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Disc One: Secrets of Arabia: A Picture-in-Graphic Track (HD): From the Blu-ray menu: "Watch this feature length track to experience the making of a landmark cinematic achievement, and delve into the real life of T.E. Lawrence. Learn about the customs and rituals of desert existence. This experience includes a close-up look at relevant passages from T.E. Lawrence's book and an exploration of the various places of his journey." The piece presents the movie in a small box on the middle-right side of the screen and descriptive text to the left or below. Still photographs and maps occasionally appear in the left-hand box. Both boxes are framed on the top and bottom by one of several desert-scape images. The movie returns to full-screen when no accompanying text is present. A small control panel remains on the top-right corner of the screen. Disc Two: Peter O'Toole Revisits Lawrence of Arabia (HD, 21:07): The actor recalls landing the role of T.E. Lawrence, preparing for the part, his relationships with and thoughts on various cast and crew, life on and anecdotes from the set, his own crafting of one of the film's most iconic scenes, his thoughts on the film's themes and scope, the life of T.E. Lawrence, editing, not winning the Best Actor Oscar, the film's legacy, and more. Making of Lawrence of Arabia (SD, 1:01:29): A high-quality documentary that recalls the life of T.E. Lawrence, the marriage of Lawrence's story and film, the initial film discussions and how David Lean came to be attached to the project, the process of assembling a script, casting, costuming, working in the desert and scouting desert locations, the challenges of the shoot, Lean's exacting ways, anecdotes from the set, cinematography and the process of crafting some of the film's most difficult scenes, Sam Spiegel's arrest during the shoot, themes and character arcs, the editing process, scoring the film, the film's release, its restoration, and its legacy. A Conversation with Steven Spielberg (SD, 8:49): The acclaimed director recalls his first screening, its later impact on his life and career, his fascination with how the film was put together, his reaction to the core story, the picture's artistic licenses and the benefits thereof in this instance, his first meeting with David Lean, his role in the restoration, a unique "live commentary" experience with Lean, and the positives of the film's "natural" filmmaking techniques. Maan, Jordan: The Camels Are Cast (SD, 2:00): A vintage piece looking at the camels' work, role in the film, and life on the set. In Search of Lawrence (HD, 5:00): Another vintage featurette that examines the difficult process of shooting in an unforgiving desert. Romance of Arabia (HD, 4:37): A short vintage feature that looks at the history and natural beauty of one of the world's most fascinating and historically important regions. The piece follows to briefly look at the making of the film. Wind, Sand and Star: The Making of a Classic (1970) (HD, 4:32): Cast and crew reflect on the film's great success, intercut with making-of footage and voiceover narration covering the difficulties of the shoot. The piece recycles some material from other vintage featurettes. New York Premiere (SD, 1:08): Brief news reel footage of the picture's premiere. Advertising Campaigns (SD, 4:51): A piece that offers quick overviews of the film's advertisement campaigns from its various releases and cuts over the years. |
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