This event is in the past.It took place on August 9, 2025 at Cinémathèque Française.
Action Film
Action FilmBefore he directed films, William Wellman flew combat missions in WWI. This retrospective celebrates the aviator-director's complete works, including Wings (the first Oscar for Best Director) and the original 1937 A Star Is Born.
classic Hollywood retrospective
aviation film history
Oscar-winning cinema
1920s-30s screenings
Tips
✈️Wellman was a WWI combat pilot before Hollywood
🏆Wings also won the first Best Picture Oscar
☕the cafe serves unique drinks like charcoal sesame latte
Retrospective of the aviator-director’s work
Action FilmAction FilmBefore he directed films, William Wellman flew combat missions in WWI. This retrospective celebrates the aviator-director's complete works, including Wings (the first Oscar for Best Director) and the original 1937 A Star Is Born.
classic Hollywood retrospective
aviation film history
Oscar-winning cinema
1920s-30s screenings
Tips
✈️Wellman was a WWI combat pilot before Hollywood
🏆Wings also won the first Best Picture Oscar
☕the cafe serves unique drinks like charcoal sesame latte
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