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This programme consists of extracts from a German production of "Nathan the wise".
This programme consists of extracts from a German production of "Nathan the wise".
| Module code and title: | A206, The Enlightenment |
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| Item code: | A206; 11 |
| First transmission date: | 1993 |
| Published: | 1993 |
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| Duration: | 00:25:00 |
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| Producer: | Amanda Willett |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | German production; Gothold Lessing |
| Subject terms: | Drama; Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim |
| Footage description: | Footage - Titles: "Nathan the Wise by Gotthold Lessing & Act III, scenes 5,6,7". Elderly Jewish man (Nathan) dressed in long white robes walks down prison corridor with guard. Nathan enters a room and bows before Sultan Saladin. They face each other. Conversation between the two men (0'22"-2'09") - Both men sit down and continue talking. Both men stand up. Saladin leaves the room. Close up of Nathan's face. Nathan walks around the room talking to himself. He sits down still talking (2'10"-6'04") - Saladin returns. Nathan stands up. They face each other. They both sit down and talk. Close ups of Nathan and Saladin in conversation (6'05"-15'38") Title: "Last scene". Nathan embracing young Jewish woman (Recha) who is crying. He kisses her forehead and they embrace. Saladin and a Christian Templar knight watch them. Templar speaks then addresses Saladin. He turns to leave but is stopped by Saladin. They speak face to face. Saladin stretches his hand out to Recha. She walks to him and takes his hand. Recha rushes to Sittah, an older woman. Saladin takes hold of her again (15'39"-17'03") - Close up of Templar knight. Saladin gently pushes Recha towards Templar but she rushes back to Sittah. Saladin speaks. Close up of Templar's face. Sittah encourages Recha to go to Saladin. Nathan walks forward with raised hands. Nathan speaks. Saladin speaks. Close up of Nathan and Saladin. Close up of Recha and Sittah. Close up of Templar knight. Close ups of Nathan and Saladin. Nathan speaks to Templar. Close ups of their faces (17'04"-19'49") - Saladin looks on. Converstion between Nathan and Templar continues. Close up of Recha and Sittah. Recha walks towards Templar. They face each other. He backs away. Recha's face. Saladin puts his arm around Recha. Recha speaks to Saladin. Saladin and Recha walk towards Templar. Templar speaks to Nathan as Saladin and Recha watch them (19'50"-21'52"). Sittah cries. Saladin embraces and kisses her. He returns to the others. Nathan and Saladin in conversation. Nathan hands Saladin a small book which he reads. Saladin speaks to Templar. Sittah embraces Recha. Saladin embraces Templar. Sittah and Recha smile at each other. Saladin embraces Recha. Nathan looks on. View of the whole room: group assemble next to indoor pool and are served with wine and fruit by two servants. Pan to reflection in pool (21'53"-24'15"). |
| Master spool number: | HOU7112 |
| Production number: | FOUA379X |
| Videofinder number: | 4749 |
| Available to public: | no |
