David Lean: a self portrait

A comprehensive documentary made in collaboration with the noted director at work on the set, on location, and in the editing room, as he explains his viewpoint about the film and his method of work. Illustrates with excerpt from several of Lean’s films, which together have won a number of awards. Includes interviews with Sam Spiegel who produced some of Lean’s early films and Robert Bolt who wrote the scripts for Lean’s last three films.