The films of Max Ophüls are characterized by complex and dramatic camera work which emphasizes fluidity and motion, and is accomplished by masterful use of framing, lighting, tilts, tracking shots, crane shots, and pan shots. The effect of this fusion of content and style is to produce an intensely personal and emotional encounter that transports the viewer to a timeless world, in which basic human experiences, emotions and states of mind are compellingly presented. Ophüls’ elegant camerawork and mise en scène was greatly admired by other filmmakers including Orson Welles, François Truffaut, Akira Kurosawa, and especially by the young Stanley Kubrick.
Discover how science and everyday habits build resilience at every age. This symposium features University of California experts and partners who turn advances in geroscience, brain health, and mental well-being into practical steps--moving more, eating well, practicing mindfulness, and staying connected--so you can recover faster, stay stronger, and thrive longer.
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of "Lucy," one of the most iconic fossils in human history. This new CARTA series delves into the profound impact of Lucy's discovery on the science of human origins, featuring leading experts who explore the discovery's initial significance, its enduring influence, and the current advancements in this pivotal field. Reignite your curiosity about how we became human and why it matters for our global future.
Resilience helps us recover and adapt after stress or illness, and Heather E. Whitson, MD, MHS explains how it changes across the lifespan. In this program, she notes that bounce back slows with age and that people age at different rates, shaped by biology, lifestyle, and environment. That variation matters: the same setback can land […]
In 1942, the Sleepy Lagoon case became one of the most racially charged trials in U.S. history. Twenty-two Mexican American youths—mostly teenagers, many just 17—were tried together for the death of José Díaz, even though no witness placed them at the scene and the cause of death was never proven. A biased judge and jury […]