George Stevens

<p> George Stevens could do anything said veteran Hollywood producer Pandro S. Berman break your heart or make you laugh.</p><p> Winner of two Best Director Oscars--for <I>A Place in the Sun</I> (1951) and <I>Giant</I> (1956)--Stevens excelled in a range of genres gave luster to some of Hollywood's brightest stars and was revered by his peers. Yet his work has been largely neglected by critics and scholars.</p><p> This career retrospective highlights Stevens' achievements particularly in his sweeping American Dream trilogy (<I>A Place in the Sun</I> <I>Shane</I> (1953) and <I>Giant</I>). His recurrent themes and characteristic style reveal a progressive attitude towards women's experiences and highlight the continued relevance of his films today.</p>