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Captain Phillips, David Thomson, David Greig's The Events

Matthew Sweet with a review of Paul Greengrass's new film, Captain Phillips, starring Tom Hanks and a discussion of David Greig's play based on the Norwegian massacre.

Matthew Sweet presents.

Tom Hanks stars as Captain Phillips in the new film from Paul Greengrass, which tells the true story of American cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates who take the captain hostage. Writer Kevin Jackson and Anja Shortland, who has studied the economics of Somali piracy, discuss whether the film gives a true picture of not only the events but their underlying causes.

Film historian David Thomson discusses the most memorable moments from 70 films, covering a hundred-year span and including films from Britain, France, Japan and Italy as well as from the United States.

On the opening night in London of David Greig's play, inspired by the Norwegian massacre perpetrated by Anders Breivik, Matthew Sweet discusses the possibility of forgiveness in the face of atrocity: with forensic psychiatrist Cleo Van Velsen, the priest and broadcaster Giles Fraser and the production's director Ramin Gray.

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • Captain Phillips

    Kevin Jackson and Anja Shortland discuss the film and its portrayal of Somali piracy

    Duration: 10:40

  • Moments that Made the Movies

    Film historian David Thomson discusses the most memorable moments in films

    Duration: 17:08

  • The Events

    A discussion on David Greig's play The Events and chances of forgiveness after atrocity

    Duration: 17:19

The Events

The Events
,听by David Greig, is on at the Young Vic Theatre in London until 2nd November.

Image (right):听Neve McIntosh and Rudi Dharmalingam in The Events.听漏听Steven Cummiskey 2013.

David Thomson

David Thomson
Moments that Made the Movies听by David Thomson is available now, published by听Thames and Hudson.

Captain Phillips

听is released in UK cinemas on 18th October, certificate 12A.

Captain Phillips is also the subject of听this weekend's听 as Matthew Sweet captures the action packed world of the thriller. On 大象传媒 Radio 3 on 19th October at 4pm.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Sweet
Interviewed Guest Kevin Jackson
Interviewed Guest Anja Shortland
Interviewed Guest Cleo Van Velsen
Interviewed Guest Giles Fraser
Interviewed Guest Ramin Gray
Interviewed Guest David Thomson

Broadcast

  • Mon 14 Oct 2013 22:00

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