72SSIFF - 20/28 September 2024
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Black Narcissus

Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
     100 m.
Synopsis
A group of nuns is despatched to a remote Himalayan community, on the invitation of the local ruler, to establish a school and clinic for his people. But few of the group are prepared for the stress of isolation in this windy mountain-top palace, amid the challenges and temptations they face. Sister Ruth conceives a passion for the local ruler's English manager, Mr. Dean, and when she is rebuffed tries to kill her superior, Sister Clodagh. The nuns retreat from their mission as the rains begin.
Director
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Screenplay
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Photography
Jack Cardiff
Edition
Reginald Mills
Music
Brian Easdale
Cast
Deborah Kerr (Sister Clodagh), Flora Robson (Sister Philippa), Kathleen Byron (Sister Ruth), Judith Furse (Sister Briony), Sabu (Dilip Rai), Jean Simmons (Kanchi)
Running Time
100 m.
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