For the American George Lucas, there is a science fiction film which is “much superior” to his not too bad “Star Wars: Episode 4”. Quickly find out what work it is!
You can be the father of the most famous intergalactic saga in the world and have the humility to recognize that the great masterpiece of science fiction is found elsewhere. Because in fact, for George Lucas, there is a film which is of a level “greater than that” to the first part of Star Wars!
So, what is this work that George Lucas places above his iconic SF film? It’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, Stanley Kubrick’s great classic born from a simple letter and released in theaters nine before before episode 4.
“Stanley Kubrick made the ultimate science fiction film and in my opinion, it will be very difficult for anyone to do better”declared George Lucas in 1976, upon the release of his first intergalactic adventure. “From a technical standpoint, you can compare 2001: A Space Odyssey to Star Wars, but personally, I think 2001 is far superior.”
George Lucas on the Croisette in a few days!
Made in 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey plunges the viewer into the dawn of humanity, in the African desert, while a tribe of primates suffers repeated attacks from a rival gang who are fighting over a water point. The discovery of a black monolith inspires the leader of the besieged monkeys to make an unprecedented and decisive gesture.
George Lucas will perhaps have the opportunity to once again evoke his passion for 2001: A Space Odyssey on May 25 in Cannes, the date on which he will receive a Palm of Honor for his entire career.
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