Black narcissus
J. Arthur Rank presents; a production of the Archers; Independent Producers Limited; written, produced and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
- Resource Type:
- DVD Video
- Creation:
- Created or produced in 1947
- Publication:
- [Irvington, NY?] : Criterion Collection, [2000]
- Copyright:
- ©2000
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- Summary:
- Majesty gives way to mystery, and marks a harrowing descent into madness, when a young British nun is ordered to establish a convent in the remote Himalayan mountains. Sister Clodagh (Kerr) is a serious young novitiate assigned to lead a crucial mission, with the reluctant recommendation of her Mother Superior. Together with a disparate group of nuns, Sister Clodagh will face strange peoples and customs, a harsh and unforgiving climate and a wrenching struggle with her own past that will prove the ultimate test of her devotion and faith.
- Contributors:
- Languages:
- English
- Language Notes:
- Closed-captioned.
In English. - Main Work:
- Related Works:
- Motion picture adaptation of: Black narcissus [by Godden, R.]
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- System Details:
- DVD.
- Performers:
- Cast: Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight, Jean Simmons, Kathleen Byron.
- Production Credits:
- Photographer, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Reginald Mills ; music, Brian Easdale ; production designer, Alfred Junge.
- General Notes:
- Adapted from the novel by Rumer Godden.
Originally produced as motion picture in 1947.
Special features: new digital transfer; audio commentary by Michael Powell and Martin Scorsese; documentary "Painting with light"; documentary "Black Narcissus"; rare behind-the-scenes production stills; shots not used in the final version of the film; original theatrical trailer.
"BLA210."
Golden Globes, 1948: Best Cinematography (Jack Cardiff).
Academy Awards, 1948: Best Cinematography, Color (Jack Cardiff); Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color (Alfred Junge). - Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Physical Characteristics:
- plastic; metal; polychrome
- Audio Characteristics:
- digital; optical
- Digital Characteristics:
- video file; DVD video; region 1
- Call Numbers:
- BLA 1947 DVD
- ISBNs:
- 0780023560
- Other Standard Numbers:
- Universal Product Code: 037429152126
Publisher Number, Criterion Collection: BLA210 - OCLC Numbers:
- 1053121955
45823094 [Invalid]
