Films of 1968: Planet of the Apes – Treasures from the Yale Film Archive | September 6 | 7 – 9 pm

A celebration of films from 1968 begins with the classic Planet of the Apes directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. The screening will be introduced by and followed by a post screening discussion with Toni Sudol.

“The relentless cycle of sequels — which do, to their credit, form a time-bending circle — has had the effect of tainting the unique magic of the original film (in our collective memory, bits of Beneath The Planet Of The Apes and Escape From blur into the first), which is why sitting down and watching it again, in isolation, is so rewarding.”- Andrew Collins, Empire

“Planet of the Apes is an amazing film. A political-sociological allegory, cast in the mold of futuristic science-fiction, it is an intriguing blend of chilling satire, a sometimes ludicrous juxtaposition of human and ape mores, optimism and pessimism.”- Variety

Films at the Whitney, supported by the Barbakow Fund for Innovative Film Programs at Yale.

TREASURES SCREENINGS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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The Yale Film Study Center is pleased to present Treasures from the Yale Film Archive, a series of classic and contemporary films from around the world shown in their original 35mm format as they were meant to be seen. These screenings are always free and open to the public.

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