Lawrence of Arabia

A 1962 epic film directed by David Lean, starring Peter O'Toole as T. E. Lawrence. It dramatizes Lawrence's role in the Arab Revolt during the First World War.

David Lean: An English film director known for large-scale dramas including The Bridge on the River Kwai and Lawrence of Arabia. Lean's direction shapes the film's vast landscapes and carefully controlled spectacle.
T. E. Lawrence: A British archaeologist, army officer, and writer who served as a liaison during the Arab Revolt. His wartime service and public image provide the film's central character and story.
The match cut in Lawrence of Arabia: A transition in which Lawrence blows out a match and the image cuts to a sunrise over the desert. The cut compresses time while announcing the desert as the film's central visual world.
Historical accuracy of Lawrence of Arabia: The study of how Lawrence of Arabia's characters and events compare with historical evidence. The film's compressed chronology and invented characters make its relationship to history contested.
Freddie Young: A British cinematographer who won three Academy Awards for his work with director David Lean. Young's widescreen desert photography gives the film its defining visual scale.
Seven Pillars of Wisdom: T. E. Lawrence's memoir of his role in the Arab Revolt, published in a complete edition in 1926. The film's narrative draws on Lawrence's self-authored account, though it reshapes it for drama.
The well scene in Lawrence of Arabia: A scene in which Lawrence encounters Sherif Ali at a desert well and loses his companion's water supply. The encounter introduces Ali and establishes the film's use of visual spectacle and conflict.
The Battle of Aqaba: The 1917 capture of Aqaba by Arab forces led by Auda Abu Tayi and T. E. Lawrence. The historical campaign differs from the film's simplified account of its planning and participants.
Maurice Jarre: A French composer whose film scores include Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago. His recurring orchestral themes turn the desert journey into an epic musical experience.
Arab Revolt: An uprising against Ottoman rule in the Hejaz that began in 1916 with British support. The revolt supplies the campaign and political setting that the film dramatizes.

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