New Delhi: This delightful documentary features Martin Scorsese’s passionate and authoritative discussion of the films of Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell.
It was this Italian-American director who, in the 1970s, rediscovered these local masters after the British elite ignored them.
It was while seeing Powell and Pressburger films on the family TV that Martin Scorsese’s appreciation for their work began at an early age. Now, in a documentary that will appear on MUBI on June 28, he recounts his enduring devotion to their films, which include such classics as The Tales of Hoffmann, The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus, and The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.
The documentary, helmed by David Hinton, a two-time BAFTA and Emmy winner, delves into how Powell and Pressburger’s groundbreaking narrative and signature style profoundly impacted the film industry, touching the lives of directors like Martin Scorsese.
About the Documentary
Martin Scorsese’s riveting documentary follows the life and work of the brilliant British filmmaking partnership Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, who created such timeless masterpieces as Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes.
The documentary provides an intriguing glimpse into the creative brilliance behind some of the finest films of the British golden era via an abundance of archive footage and enlightening interviews with Scorsese and other famous filmmakers. Scorsese delves deeply into the partnership of Powell and Pressburger, who triumphed during WWII against overwhelming odds but fell victim to the 1950s film business.
In an ode to the duo’s subversive commercial movies, Scorsese highlights the profound impact their films had on his own work.
A must-watch for cinephiles and would-be directors, this documentary follows the lives of two of cinema’s most iconic individuals.
When and Where to Watch?
Coming to MUBI on June 28, 2024, is the personal filmmaking journey of Powell, Pressburger, and Scorsese.
Martin Scorsese presents and narrates MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER.
In German cinemas June 20, and streaming from June 28 in Latin America, France, Italy, India, Turkey, Germany and more. Coming soon to the Netherlands. A MUBI Release. pic.twitter.com/VQmbDGLu5h
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Guided by Martin Scorsese, MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL AND PRESSBURGER is an unparalleled exploration of the iconic filmmakers’ bold and uncompromising genius, brought to life by a treasure trove of clips and rare archival footage. pic.twitter.com/xeLIwn73W6
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Cast and Crew
The tale will be presented utilizing diaries, audio recordings, home videos, personal pictures, and the films themselves, brought to life using a treasure trove of rare archive material from the personal collections of Powell, Pressburger, and Scorsese.
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger are featured in the documentary, which was directed by Davis Hinton and has Martin Scorsese as the narrator.
