November 16, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:  Dawn Newell — (310) 247-3000
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Academy's Stevens Retrospective to Conclude with a
70mm Presentation of "The Greatest Story Ever Told"

	Academy Award®-nominated actor Max Von Sydow starred as Jesus Christ in the 1965 biblical tale "The Greatest Story Ever Told," which was directed by George Stevens.

Beverly Hills, CA — The 1965 biblical tale "The Greatest Story Ever Told," which was directed by George Stevens, will conclude the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Stevens Film Retrospective. Nominated for five Academy Awards®, the film will screen on Monday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater, and will be presented in the unique 70mm UltraPanavision format with six-track magnetic stereo sound.

The eight-week Stevens Retrospective has been a part of the Academy's centennial tribute to the late Oscar®-winning director, which celebrated both his life and career. Stevens directed numerous other films including the 1951 drama " A Place in the Sun" and the 1956 film "Giant," both of which earned him Academy Awards for directing.

Tickets for this screening may be purchased on an individual basis at a cost of $5 each for the general public and $3 for Academy members and students with a valid identification. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Academy during regular business hours or, pending availability, the night of the screening when the doors open at 6:30 p.m. The Academy is located at 8949 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. For more information, call 310-247-3000, ext. 111.

Editors: Please note that downloadable photos from this film are available at http://photos.oscars.org

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