Hitchcock in London, Part 4: Alfred Hitchcock’s "Sabotage"

Episode Topic: Alfred Hitchcock’s "Sabotage"

In the last week of our Hitchcock in London book club, we examine "Sabotage," (1936) the film he adapted from Joseph Conrad’s novel "The Secret Agent" (1907). The film makes some noticeable changes from the novel, in its setting, representation of the police, and in the role of Winnie. It also includes two famous sequences that illustrate Hitchcock’s philosophy about the importance of editing and the differences between surprise and suspense.

Featured Speakers:

• Susan Ohmer, The William T. and Helen Kuhn Carey Associate Professor of Modern Communication, University of Notre Dame
• Kieron Webb, Head of Conservation, British Film Institute
• Rev. Jim Lies C.S.C., Director for Academic Initiatives & Partnerships, University of Notre Dame, London, England

Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND:  go.nd.edu/d268c5.

This podcast is a part of the  London Book Club Series titled “Hitchcock in London".

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