Screening from Series Branch Selects

Das Boot (Director’s Cut) in 35mm

Selected by the Sound Branch.

Wed, Feb 5, 2025 | 7:30pm PT

Feb5 DAS BOOT BranchSelect2

Selected by the Sound Branch.

This epic thriller about a German U-Boat crew looks at World War II from the Axis side, presenting a gripping and immersive experience that ranks it among the greatest of all submarine movies. Jürgen Prochnow plays the captain of the U-96, facing peril amidst the Battle of the Atlantic. The film received six nominations, including Directing, Sound (Milan Bor, Trevor Pyke, Mike Le-Mare), and Sound Effects Editing (Le-Mare).

DIRECTED/WRITTEN BY: Wolfgang Petersen. WITH: Jürgen Prochnow, Herbert Grönemeyer, Klaus Wennemann, Hubertus Bengsch. 1981. 208 min. West Germany. Color. German. Rated R. 35mm.

Academy Museum film programming generously funded by the Richard Roth Foundation. 

Explore our current quarterly print Film Calendar and browse the archive.

Theater accessibility accommodations available upon request. Learn more about our accessibility initiatives.

Know Before You Go

  • Plan your Visit

    Location

    The Academy Museum and its theaters are located at 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036

    Parking

    Self-parking, accessible parking, and electric vehicle charging options are available. See below for our parking structure information and view the parking page for further details.

    Ride-Share Drop Off

    Roddenberry Lane, entrance on Fairfax Ave.

    LACMA's Pritzker Parking Garage

    6000 W 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on 6th St.
    5am–10pm
    $20 ($12 after 8pm entry) 
    Accessible spots on P1, adjacent to elevators
    EV charging stations on P1 and P2

    Petersen Automotive Museum Garage

    744 Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036, entrance on Fairfax Ave. or 8th St.
    6am–11pm
    $24 (first 15 min. free)
    Accessible spots on P1 only; no garage elevator
    EV charging stations on P1

  • Accessibility

    Audio Description

    For visitors who are blind or partially-sighted, audio description devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    Real-time audio descriptions are available for some performances upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of describers. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.

    Closed Captioning

    For visitors who are deaf or hard of hearing, in-seat closed captioning or descriptive audio-devices are available for some digital film screenings on a first-come, first-served basis. Please confirm availability at academymuseum@oscars.org before planning your visit. 

    Real-time captioning is available for programs upon request with at least three weeks’ notice, subject to the availability of captioners. Email academymuseum@oscars.org to submit your request.

    Please see our Accessibility page for complete information, including details on our Visual Description Tours, Calm Mornings, and Covid-19 policies.

More in Series

Juneteenth Voices - Enduring Short Films by Black Filmmakers

Screenings

Juneteenth Voices - Enduring Short Films by Black Filmmakers

Selected by the Short Films Branch

Wed, Jun 25, 2025 | 7:30pm | Multiple Formats

Ted Mann Theater

The Commitments in 35mm

Screenings

The Commitments in 35mm

Selected by the Sound Branch

Wed, Jul 2, 2025 | 7:30pm | 35mm

David Geffen Theater

The Abyss in 70mm

Screenings

The Abyss in 70mm

Selected by the Visual Effects Branch

Wed, Jul 9, 2025 | 7:30pm | 70mm

David Geffen Theater

The Insider in 35mm

Screenings

The Insider in 35mm

Selected by the Writers Branch

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 | 7:30pm | 35mm

David Geffen Theater

Moonstruck in 35mm

Screenings

Moonstruck in 35mm

Selected by the Actors Branch

Free for Museum members

Wed, Jul 23, 2025 | 7:30pm | 35mm

David Geffen Theater

The Breadwinner

Screenings

The Breadwinner

Selected by the Animation Branch

Wed, Jul 30, 2025 | 7:30pm | DCP

David Geffen Theater

Dirty Pretty Things in 35mm

Screenings

Dirty Pretty Things in 35mm

Selected by the Casting Directors Branch

Wed, Aug 6, 2025 | 7:30pm | 35mm

David Geffen Theater

Children of Men in 35mm

Screenings

Children of Men in 35mm

Selected by the Cinematographers Branch

Free for Museum members

Wed, Aug 13, 2025 | 7:30pm

David Geffen Theater

L.A. Confidential in 35mm

Screenings

L.A. Confidential in 35mm

Selected by the Costume Designers Branch

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 | 7:30pm | 35mm

David Geffen Theater

Cooley High in 35mm

Screenings

Cooley High in 35mm

Selected by the Directors Branch

Wed, Aug 27, 2025 | 7:30pm | 35mm

David Geffen Theater