The Mummy and Getty’s Book of the Dead: Film Screening and Q&A
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For shows listed as "Walk-Up," we always have a limited number of walk-ups available — the line forms 45 minutes before a show start time.Director: Stephen Sommers Run Time: 124 min. Format: DCP Release Year: 1999
Starring: Arnold Vosloo, Brendan Fraser, John Hannah, Patricia Velásquez, Rachel Weisz
Writers: Stephen Sommers, Lloyd Fonvielle, Kevin Jarre
Producers: James Jacks, Sean Daniel
The iconic 1999 remake of The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser famously reinterprets mummification and the Egyptian Book of the Dead. After a screening at Vidiots’ historic Eagle Theatre, Egyptologist Stuart Tyson Smith discusses his experiences behind the scenes as the movie’s consultant. Introduction by Getty Antiquities curator Sara E. Cole. This program complements the exhibition The Egyptian Book of the Dead on view at the Getty Villa Museum through January 29, 2024. Presented by Vidiots and Getty.