Citizen Kane

This podcast episode of "In Our Time" features a panel discussion about the film "Citizen Kane." The host, Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, along with Stella Bruzzi, Ian Christie, and John David Rhodes, explore various aspects of the film, including Orson Welles's background, the film's innovative techniques, its connection to William Randolph Hearst, the symbolism of "Rosebud," and the character motivations. They also discuss the film's initial reception, its later acclaim in Europe, and its lasting impact on cinema as an art form, highlighting its blend of theatrical and cinematic elements and its influence on narrative structure.