Born in 1925, Claude Lanzmann, director of the landmark film Shoah, has played a unique role in France’s intellectual scene throughout his life. In 1943 he helped organise the Resistance at the Lycée Blaise-Pascal in Clermont-Ferrand, and after the war he grew very close to Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. They fiercely opposed the French war in Algeria and together they led an anti-colonialist campaign in the 1950s. Lanzmann has led so many different lives: as a journalist - he’s still the head of the legendary cultural review Les Temps Modernes - a writer, and a film director (Shoah, Sobibor, The Karski Report, Why Israel, Tsahal). He recounted his life in his memoir The Patagonian Hare, which was a phenomenal success in France and has been translated into ten languages. To coincide with the release of his book in the UK (Atlantic Books), Lanzmann has accepted to take part in a unique masterclass dedicated to his cinematographic work, illustrated with film clips. Don't miss the chance to hear Lanzmann speak about his inspirational lifetime achievements, passions and commitments! Claude Lanzmann will be in conversation with Michael Etherton (UK Jewish Film).

masterclass

Mon 20 Feb 8.00pm | £12, conc. £10, students £5