A war Hollywood movie The longest Day was screened on Sunday at Abhirang Auditorium, Bharat Bhavan. The movie was screened under Chhavi series of classical cinema, Bharat Bhavan.
The longest Day is a 1962 war film based on the 1959 history book 'The longest Day' by Cornelius Ryan, about D-day, the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, during World War II. The movie was filmed in the style of a docudrama. Beginning in the days leading up to war day, the film concentrates on events on both sides of the channel such as the Allies waiting for the break in the poor weather and the anticipation of the Axis forces defending northern France.
The film pays particular attention to the decision by General Eisenhower, supreme commander of SHAEF, to go after reviewing the initial bad weather reports as well as the divisions within the German High Command on when an invasion might happen or what response to it should be.
The film concludes with a montage showing various Allied units consolidating their beachheads before the advance inland begins to liberate France.
The longest Day, which was made in black and white, features a large ensemble cast including John Wayne, Kenneth More, Richard Todd (an actual Normandy veteran), Robert Mitchum, Richard Burton, Sean Connery, Henry Fonda, Red Buttons, Rod Steiger, leo Genn and Arletty. Many of these actors played roles that were virtually cameo appearances.
The film screenings are evoking a great response by the cine gores of the city as they enjoy watching the classical cinema on the big screen. While talking to The Pioneer, in-charge of Chhavi series Narendra Rai said, "Earlier the film screening used to happen only on special occasions, but, now as a part of Bharat Bhavan wings, Chhavi has begun screening movies on regular basis.
For past five months we are screening movies of different genres which are much enjoyed by the audiences," he added. The movie was much enjoyed by the movie goers, especially the youngsters were the part of the crowd.