Short Stories, Irish literature, Classics, Modern Fiction, Contemporary Literary Fiction, The Japanese Novel, Post Colonial Asian Fiction, The Legacy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and quality Historical Novels are Among my Interests








Wednesday, October 18, 2023

I Know Whers I'm Going - A 1945 Film Directed by William Powell and Emeric Pressburger- 91 minutes


 Available on YouTube 


I Know Where I'm Going! is a 1945 British romantic drama film directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. It stars Wendy Hiller as Joan Webster, a young Englishwoman who travels to the Hebrides to marry a wealthy industrialist, but is stranded by bad weather on the Isle of Mull, where she meets and falls in love with a naval officer, played by Roger Livesey.

The film is a classic example of the Powell and Pressburger partnership, combining stunning cinematography, lyrical dialogue, and a powerful emotional core. It is also a celebration of Scottish culture and landscape, with many scenes shot on location in the Hebrides.

I Know Where I'm Going! was a critical and commercial success upon its release, and is now considered to be one of the greatest British films ever made. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography.


The film is a charming and witty exploration of love, fate, and the importance of following one's heart. It is also a beautiful showcase for the Scottish Highlands, with stunning cinematography that captures the rugged beauty of the landscape.

Here are some of the things that make "I Know Where I'm Going!" a great film:

It is a beautifully made film, with stunning cinematography and evocative use of music.

The characters are complex and well-developed. Joan is a strong and independent woman, but she is also vulnerable and insecure. Torquil is a charming and romantic man, but he also has a dark secret.
The story is heartwarming and uplifting. Joan's journey is one of self-discovery and personal growth. She learns to follow her heart and to live her life to the fullest.

The sequence in a storm are very thrilling, brilliantly done,  the central male character is a British Navy officer on a short leave, I hope he makes it back to his island,

Mel Ulm 









No comments: