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Jul 20, 2010 · The Criterion DVD edition of "Black Narcissus" brings out the most brilliant aspects of the film, a brightness and splendor that makes the drab Order of Mary nuns re-think a few things. The magnificent & exotic locale, high in the Himalayas, as well as clashing cultures trying to meld, make this a most absorbing experience.
Nov 22, 2020 · Unrated. Runtime. 101 min. Release Date. 05/04/1947. Michael Powell created a symphony of image, sound, and symbolism in Black Narcissus to establish a harmony between his aesthetics and Emeric Pressburger’s script. The British duo known as The Archers framed their 1947 picture, about missionary nuns in a cliffside palace in the Himalayan ...
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Sep 20, 2022 · A sensually dazzling, and unforgettable masterpiece about grappling with humanity"Black Narcissus"“Black Narcissus” is quite simply one of the most dazzling films ever made. Its mind-blowing use of color, sets, and lighting transform what could have been just another entertaining melodrama into a work of art. This British gem, which follows a working order of nuns in the Himalayas, stands ...
Mopu, Himalayas, 1934. A remote clifftop palace once known as the "House of Women" holds many dark secrets. When the young nuns of St. Faith attempt to establish a mission there, its haunting mysteries awaken forbidden desires that seem destined to repeat a terrible tragedy.
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Nov 20, 2020 · FX is calling Black Narcissus a “limited series,” but airing it entirely on Monday (November 23) night, in a format we used to call an “original movie,” probably is a mistake. It may be ...
Nov 22, 2020 · At least, this was a prevailing observation as I watched all of “Black Narcissus,” FX’s beguiling, three-part adaptation of Rumer Godden’s 1939 novel — a joint production with BBC One ...
