POWELL-PRESSBURGER TRIBUTE
Powell directs this inspired romance between a spirited and ambitious 25-year old (Wendy Hiller) and a naval officer (Roger Livesey), who is not meant to be her intended. She travels from her Manchester home to the Hebrides, her sights on marrying a wealthy, much older industrialist. When bad weather postpones the final leg of her journey she meets the officer in a Scottish seaside town. While sheltered together, her plans dramatically change course. The film is replete with delightful local lore (and Gaelic language!), curses, family rivalries, Viking legends and a young Petulia Clark in a brief role. Not least of all are glorious scenes of Scotland’s celebrated islands. “One of the 10 best films of all times,” according to critic Molly Haskell. Presented in a new 4K Restoration.
UK 1945 (91 minutes)
Sponsors:
Bruce Lymburn
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