The Third Man
DFI UK Cinema Showcase
/ Feature Narrative / United Kingdom / 1949 / Black & White
In English / Arabic subtitles
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Rated: Parental guidance is advised. Some material may be inappropriate for young children.
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Synopsis
Shortly after World War II, novelist Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten) visits Vienna while it is under international control – and rife with corruption. Holly soon finds himself investigating the suspicious death of his old friend, the black marketeer Harry Lime (Orson Welles), and so begins this celebrated tale of love and murder. Carol Reed’s acknowledged noir masterpiece, ‘The Third Man’ features brilliant performances by Cotten, Welles, Alida Valli and Trevor Howard in a finely honed, masterful script by Graham Greene.
In partnership with the British Council and Qatar Museums Authority to celebrate Qatar UK 2013, Doha Film Institute presents the DFI UK Cinema Showcase - a series of monthly screenings throughout 2013 celebrating the power of classic and contemporary films from the British canon. Featuring unforgettable works from heavyweight directors and contemporary masters including David Lean, Ken Loach and Danny Boyle, the programme will present a stellar line up of films across multiple genres. Launching on February 28th with the 1948 masterpiece and Academy-Award winner, 'The Red Shoes', screenings will take place on the last weekend of each month at the MIA Auditorium.