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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 novice assigned to lead a crucial mission, with the reluctant recommendation of her Mother...

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Corporate Authors: Independent Producers, Ltd, Archers (Firm), Criterion Collection (Firm)
Other Authors: Powell, Michael, 1905-1990, Pressburger, Emeric, 1902-1988, Kerr, Deborah, 1921-2007, Sabu, 1924-1963, Farrar, David, 1908-1995, Robson, Flora, 1902-1984, Knight, Esmond, 1906-1987, Simmons, Jean, 1929-2010, Godden, Rumer, 1907-1998
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Published: [Irvington, N.Y.] : Criterion Collection, [2000]
Edition:New special ed.
Series:Criterion collection (DVD videodiscs) ; 93.
Subjects:
Servites > India > Drama.
Nuns > India > Drama.
English > India > Drama.
Nuns > Sexual behavior > Drama.
Himalaya Mountains > Drama.
Religious films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Motion pictures, British.
Feature films.
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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 novice 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.
Item Description:Adapted from the novel by Rumer Godden.
Originally produced as motion picture in 1947.
Special features: Breathtaking new digital transfer, created with the participation of cinematographer Jack Cardiff -- Audio commentary: a conversation with late director Michael Powell and Martin Scorsese -- Painting with light, a new 27-minute documentary on Jack Cardiff and Black narcissus by Craig McCall, created for this release -- A collection of rare behind-the-scenes production stills, including shots not used in the final version of the film -- Original theatrical trailer.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (101 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 folded sheet ([6] pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.)
Format:DVD; Dolby digital mono.
Awards:Academy Awards, 1947: Best Art Direction (Color) (Art Direction: Alfred Junge; Set Decoration: Alfred Junge), Best Cinematography (Color) (Jack Cardiff)
Production Credits:Photographer, Jack Cardiff ; editor, Reginald Mills ; music, Brian Easdale ; production designer, Alfred Junge.
ISBN:0780023560