Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 4K

Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 4K

Selected by the Sound Branch. Free for Museum members. Introduction by Peter J. Devlin, Production Sound Mixer and Academy Governor.

Selected by the Sound Branch.
Free for Museum members.

Steven Spielberg followed his blockbuster Jaws (1975) with his screenplay about a family man (Richard Dreyfuss) whose life is changed by an encounter with a UFO. Legendary director François Truffaut co-stars with Teri Garr and Oscar-nominated Melinda Dillon. While the film’s visuals received well-deserved acclaim, the sonic elements were equally important in creating a genuinely awe-inspiring moviegoing experience. John Williams’s nominated music is a key part of the film’s narrative. Robert Knudson, Robert J. Glass, Don MacDougall, and Gene S. Cantamessa were nominated for their sound mixing, and Frank E. Warner’s sound effects editing earned a Special Achievement Award.   

DIRECTED/WRITTEN BY: Steven Spielberg. WITH: Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillon. 1977. 138 min. USA. Color. Scope. English. Rated PG. 4K DCP.

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