ArtsNational Canberra Guest: John Francis Lecture
THE MISTRESS OF MENACE AND THE MASTER OF SUSPENSE
Daphne Du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock had much in common. Du Maurier is sometimes described as a romantic novelist, but this is completely misleading. Like Hitchcock, she dealt with themes of loneliness, gender, fear, suspense and gothic imagery. They both built compelling and complex emotional landscapes for their characters. Although they never met, the pair produced three cultural landmarks of the 20th century: Jamaica Inn, Rebecca and The Birds.
In this lecture John will explore Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963), looking closely at some essential scenes in the film comparing the masterful techniques used on the page and on screen.
Daphne Du Maurier and Alfred Hitchcock had much in common. Du Maurier is sometimes described as a romantic novelist, but this is completely misleading. Like Hitchcock, she dealt with themes of loneliness, gender, fear, suspense and gothic imagery. They both built compelling and complex emotional landscapes for their characters. Although they never met, the pair produced three cultural landmarks of the 20th century: Jamaica Inn, Rebecca and The Birds.
In this lecture John will explore Hitchcock’s The Birds (1963), looking closely at some essential scenes in the film comparing the masterful techniques used on the page and on screen.
Tuesday 23 September 2025 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM (UTC+10)
Location
National Library of Australia
Parkes ACT 2600
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ArtsNational Canberra Guest: John Francis Lecture
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