Watching Casablanca on its 80th anniversary, we remain in awe of its simplicity – and profound depth

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:25:49 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/watching-casablanca-on-its-80th-anniversary-we-remain-in-awe-of-its-simplicity-and-profound-depth-192186>

"In November 1942, a romantic drama directed by a Hungarian immigrant and
starring an ex-naval officer and an obscure Swedish actress was released. The
film began shooting without a finished script.

Many at Warner Brothers Studios thought the film would quickly disappear into
obscurity.

It would end up winning three Academy Awards (for best picture, director
Michael Curtiz, and screenplay), starred the iconic pair Humphrey Bogart and
Ingrid Bergman alongside a host of recognisable supporting players, featured a
lush score and evocative set design, and contained endlessly quotable lines.
Its reputation grows and grows.

Casablanca has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved films."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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