September 4, 2025
LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962) – AFI Movie Club
Starring Peter O’Toole as British officer T. E. Lawrence, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962) earned a place for his performance as the historical figure on AFI’s list of cinema’s greatest heroes of all time. An epic achievement, the film was directed by AFI Life Achievement honoree David Lean, earning inclusion on the Institute’s vaunted lists of...
April 1, 2025
Omar Sharif – AFI Catalog Spotlight
This month, the AFI Catalog shines a spotlight on the illustrious Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, who would have celebrated his 93rd birthday on April 10. Known as one of the first and most prominent Arab actors to achieve stardom in Hollywood,[i] Sharif performed in over 100 American and international films including LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962),...
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