Black Narcissus- A 1947 Film Directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger 101 Minutes

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Black Narcissus is based on the 1939 novel of the same name by Rumer Godden. The film stars Deborah Kerr as Sister Clodagh, a headstrong Irish nun who is sent to a remote Himalayan mountaintop to establish a convent. The film also stars Kathleen Byron, Sabu, David Farrar, and Flora Robson.

Black Narcissus is a visually stunning film that explores the themes of colonialism, religion, and sexuality. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered a classic of British cinema

The film begins with Sister Clodagh and her fellow nuns arriving at the palace, which is located in a remote Himalayan valley. The palace is a beautiful and secluded place, but it is also a place of danger and mystery. The nuns soon begin to experience strange and disturbing events, and they start to question their faith.

Sister Clodagh is particularly affected by the events at the palace. She is drawn to the palace's beauty and its sense of isolation, but she is also troubled by its dark history. As the film progresses, Sister Clodagh's faith is shaken

The use of color is beyond marvelous. The background paintings used to create a monastery in the Himalayas are works of great art.

Mel Ulm
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