The Children’s Hour, a film by the famous American director William Wyler will be shown at the recently opened auditorium of the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia on 13 October 2010 at 17:00, starring Audrey Hepburn, Shirley MacLaine, and James Garner.

Admission is free though due to the limited number of seats in the auditorium places should be reserved ahead through email mchkonia@nplg.gov.ge or telephone 99 06 33. Please, indicate your name or surname in the email.

The Children’s Hour illustrates the lives of Martha Dobie (Shirley MacLaine) and Karen Wright (Audrey Hepburn), former college classmates. They open a private school for girls in New England.  Martha's aunt Lily (Miriam Hopkins), an aging actress, lives with the two of them and teaches elocution. After two years of engagement to Joe Cardin (James Garner), a reputable gynecologist, Karen finally agrees to set a wedding date. Joe’s relative, Marry, is a student at the school. She is a spoiled, conniving child who often bullies her classmates.

When Mary is exposed as a lier, Karen punishes her by refusing to let her attend the weekend's boat races. Furious, the young girl exacts her revenge by inventing a story about Martha and Karen that damages their reputation. The rumor is circulated by the local media and the whole affair ends in an unexpected way.

This piece of  black-and-white cinematography is based on a play of the same title by Lillian Hellman that  was first staged in 1934. The Children’s Hour has been nominated for five Oscars and three Golden Globes. William Wyler was regarded as a Master Craftsman of Cinema by American film directors.