Screening from Series Branch Selects
Das Boot (Director’s Cut) in 35mm
Selected by the Sound Branch.
Wed, Feb 5, 2025 | 7:30pm PT

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.
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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 P2Petersen 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 P1Accessibility
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.

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Ted Mann Theater

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Selected by the Actors Branch
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Selected by the Casting Directors Branch
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David Geffen Theater

Screenings
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Selected by the Cinematographers Branch
Free for Museum members
Wed, Aug 13, 2025 | 7:30pm
David Geffen Theater