ADG Film Society and American Cinematheque present “Das Boot” August 21, 2011

The Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society and American Cinematheque will spotlight Das Boot AKA The Boat (1981) with a screening of the remastered director’s cut on Sunday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre (6712 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood ). The film, designed by Award winning Production Designer Rolf Zehetbauer (Cabaret, The NeverEnding Story ) is the fourth in this year’s series highlighting the work of renowned Production Designers and their creative colleagues, a discussion will follow, enlightening the audience about the unique challenges of filming Das Boot, a wartime action film, nearly all of which takes place inside the claustrophobic interior of a German U-Boat, or WW2 submarine. Production Designer John Muto hosts a panel that will include an expert on submarine warfare provided by the U.S. Navy.