The film is one of the biggest cinema productions in the history of ufa. The physician is a 20 german adventure film based on the novel of the same name by noah gordon. His harsh path of many years, a quest for knowledge besieged by countless challenges and sacrifices, leads him to the remote isfahan, in persia, where he meets ibn sina, the greatest healer of his time. It was only after bauer and ufa cinema s nico hofmann made four separate visits to gordons home in boston that the writer agreed to give them a chance. The physician a thrilling, adventurous epic between orient and occident, a passionate love story, an exciting homage to humanitys striving for knowledge, and a timeless appeal for tolerance and freedom. Noah gordon is widely read and honored just not here the. Stoelzls medieval period drama the physician for beta cinema and ufa cinema says thr. Rob cole, a boy born in a miserable mining town, swears to become a physician and vanquish disease and death. Aug 07, 20 ufa cinema center in dresden, germany is a raw and dynamic example of deconstructivist architecture. Cineuropa is the first european portal dedicated to cinema and audiovisual in 4 languages. In persia in the 11th century, a surgeons apprentice disguises himself as a jew to study at a school that does not admit christians. The physician is a production of ufa cinema in coproduction with ard degeto and beta cinema. I had the pleasure to work with adam thomas wright in the production of the feature film the physician and found him one of the more pleasant actors ive ever worked with.
Function the ufa cinema center is composed of two basic elements the cinema block and the crystal. I will often enjoy a history book along with my romance and that is something ive made a game of. It was only after bauer and ufa cinemas nico hofmann made four separate visits to gordons home in boston that the writer agreed to give them a chance. The physician glorifies persian islamic progressive era. Screenplay, jan berger, based on the novel by noah gordon. The book did not sell well in america, but in europe it was many times a bestseller, particularly in spain and germany, selling millions of. There are eight cinemas screens in total, separated from the foyer by a journey of ramps and stairs. Its history comes from universum film ag abbreviated in logo as ufa that was a major german film company headquartered in babelsberg, producing and distributing motion pictures from 1917 through to the end of the nazi era. Nebel im august the beaver back to selection back to selection. Gordons novel was a bestseller in europe beta presold the film to germany, spain and poland as well as latin america in cannes in may but is largely unknown in the u. On christmas day, the movie based on the international bestseller opens in theaters ufa cinemas biggest project to date. It is about the life of a christian english boy in the 11th century who journeys across europe in order to study medicine among the persians. In persia in the 11th century, a surgeons apprentice disguises. Group 6 precedent analysis ufa cinema center dresden by.
Physicians producer, german minimajor ufa cinema, specializes in historic drama, usually of the smallscreen variety. Bertelsmann and ufa present extended version of ufa. Feb 10, 2012 function the ufa cinema center is composed of two basic elements the cinema block and the crystal. Ufa believes that a true cooperative is more than just business. The physician 2014 during the 11th century, a destitute orphan tom payne travels to persia to study medicine with a famed healer ben kingsley.
The film tries to follow the book but is poor, appearing trite and melodramatic. The film, cowritten and directed by philipp stolzl, focuses on an orphan from an 11thcentury english town whose mother died of side sickness. Yes, the bubonic plague is an anachronism, but the guy gets the girl, and dramatic and the historic cooperate for a satisfying entertainment that makes you want to read noah gordons book and maybe the lost enlightenment. I am struggling to find any bookclub questions on this book, can anyone help with suggested questions. Bertelsmann and ufa present extended version of ufa film nights july 12, 2017 written by admin. With daily news, interviews, data bases, indepth investigations into the audiovisual industry, cineuropa aims at promoting the european film industry throughout the world. Will probably play a lot on aircraft entertainment. The boy vows to study medicine and decides to travel to persia the film stars tom payne, ben kingsley as physician.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Physicians producer, german minimajor ufa cinema, specializes in. Rob, at age nine, is first saved by barber, a traveling man who attracts crowds in towns by using magic tricks, juggling, and storytelling. The boy vows to study medicine and decides to travel to persia. Some poor casting, such as ben kingsley in the role, doesnt help. Ufa cinema center in dresden, germany is a raw and dynamic example of deconstructivist architecture. Feb 08, 2012 ufa cinema centre concept movement the glass foyer is formed and transformed by the movement of the people within it. The novel sold more than 6 million copies in germany alone. Handson with ufa in medicine hat ufa cooperative ltd.
The physician is one of the best books ive read in a in quite a while. Physician s producer, german minimajor ufa cinema, specializes in historic drama, usually of the smallscreen variety. In 1999, the book was named one of the ten most popu. The physician is a 20 german historical drama film based on the novel of the same name by noah gordon. Ufa and stoelzl finally completed the physician shoot on budget but the film remains a gamble. This situation is caused by the financial insolvency of city governments, which forces the sale of public space to developers. Its recent credits include the baftanominated world war ii television.
The physician 20 film movie, movie theater facebook. Group 10 precedence study ufa cinema centre by sarah. Set in the 11th century, the book begins in london where tragedy quickly overtakes robert j. The physician ist ein historischer roman des usamerikanischen schriftstellers noah gordon. The novel follows rob cole, the son of a carpenter who becomes a famed physician and travels. It is about the life of a christian english boy in the. Ufa cinema centre concept movement the glass foyer is formed and transformed by the movement of the people within it. Europe and a motion picture was in development in europe for ufa cinema and universal pictures. Dec 17, 2012 ben kingsley, stellan skarsgard and tom payne play in the physician, ufa cinema s adaptation of noah gordons bestseller about one mans passionate search for truth in a religiondominated and. Noah gordon based on the novel by, jan berger screenplay by 3 more. Ben kingsley, stellan skarsgard and tom payne play in the physician, ufa cinema s adaptation of noah gordons bestseller about one mans passionate search for truth in a religiondominated and. The new temporary exhibition on german cinema, put togerher by volunteers alice and clodagh, is showcasing a hidden gem within the bill douglas cinema museums archives. The physician 20 film avicenna cultural and scientific foundation.
This movie was based on a bestselling novel by noah gordons the physician. Not only did he turn out to be a very skilled actor with great presence and enormous stamina, but he also, with his intelligence and positive attitude, made the set a. I have recently joined a bookclub and its my turn next to nominate a book. Because the physician, an adaptation of the book by american writer. With tom payne, stellan skarsgard, olivier martinez, emma rigby. Now the screen adaptation of noah gordons bestseller is in the works. This situation is caused by the financial insolvency of city governments, which forces the sale of public space to developers, who then propose monofunctional buildings in order to maximize capital return. Jul 12, 2017 bertelsmann and ufa present extended version of ufa film nights july 12, 2017 written by admin. It tells the fascinating story of young rob cole, who makes his way from 11th century england to persia to study medicine and become the physician of the title. The physician has less sex, violence, and characters than got, but has more real history and geography as a reward. Designed by architecture firm coop himmelblau in 1998. From 22 to 25 august, early masterpieces of cinema history as well as for the first time a contemporary ufa movie will be screened in the open air accompanied by live music. Noah gordon is widely read and honored just not here.
The film, cowritten and directed by philipp stolzl, focuses on an orphan from an 11thcentury english town whose mother died of a mysterious illness. However, ive grown to appreciate authors who post a note at the end of the story to be read either after the glow fades, or right away if a detail bothers me pointing to the key facts they used, or their sources. On christmas day, the movie based on the international bestseller opens in theaters ufa cinema s biggest project to date. I really enjoyed learning about grain safety so i can stay safer and be careful, commented one participant. It was published in 1927, with its function being to promote their upcoming films.
Ben kingsley, stellan skarsgard and tom payne play in the physician, ufa cinemas adaptation of noah gordons bestseller about one mans passionate search for truth in a religiondominated and. Ufa ein erfolgreiches produktionsunternehmen mit internationaler einbindung. Ufa fiction on 16 december the ufa cinema production the physician has its world premiere in berlin, before opening in european movie theatres on christmas day. The urban design concept of the ufa cinema center confronts the issue of public space, currently endangered in european cities. They buy a ticket and make their way up through the maze of stairways, ramps.
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