Deborah Kerr
Sister Clodagh
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Sister Ruth (Kathleen Byron) falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean (David Farrar), and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes ...
Nov 20, 2020 · Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s 1947 adaptation of Rumer Godden’s novel Black Narcissus is an absolute stunner, an Oscar winner that startled audiences when it was released and still kills—I made the arguable mistake of watching it again before checking out its remake to see how it holds up and the good news is that it’s still ...
A darkly grand film that won Oscars for Alfred Junge's art direction and Jack Cardiff's cinematography, Black Narcissus is one of the greatest achievements by two of cinema’s true visionaries. This explosive work about the conflict between the spirit and the flesh is the epitome of the sensuous style of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
1h 40m1947. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Nuns founding a convent in the Himalayas are tormented by the area's exotic beauty. Cast & Crew. Read More. Michael Powell. Director. Deborah Kerr. Sister Clodagh. Sabu. The Young General. David Farrar. Mr. Dean
Jul 26, 2023 · Black Narcissus is a great movie about obsession that is itself obsessive. Filmed largely at Pinewood Studios, it draws much of its visual magic from large painted backdrops overseen by a...
Overview. A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts.
Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger • 1947 • United Kingdom. Starring Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar. This explosive work about the conflict between the spirit and the flesh is the epitome of the sensuous style of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
