The Powell & Pressburger Pages Dedicated to the work of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and all the other people, both actors and technicians who helped them make those wonderful films. A lot of the documents have been sent to me or have come from other web sites. The name of the web site is given where known. If I have unintentionally included an image or document that is copyrighted or that I shouldn't have done then please email me and I'll remove it. I make no money from this site, it's purely for the love of the films. [Any comments are by me (Steve Crook) and other members of the email list]

Black Narcissus UK film school 1947 color 101 min. Director: Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger CLV: $49.95 - 1 disc, catalog # CC1138L Based on Rumer Godden's novel, this Oscar & reg-winning; film tells the story of five Protestant missionary nuns trying to establish a school in the desolate Himalayas. The women are plagued by uncertainties and worldly desires. Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger create a dramatic study of the age-old conflict between the spirit and the flesh, set against the grandeur of the snowcapped Himalayan peaks. Director Michael Powell and Black Narcissus fan Martin Scorsese offer audio commentary about the film.

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