Direction: Michael Powell

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Anton Walbrook · Moira Shearer · Marius Goring · Leonid Massine

Synopsis The Red Shoes (1948) follows the story of a talented young ballerina, Victoria Page, who is groomed for stardom under the strict and demanding guidance of Boris Lermontov, a charismatic ballet impresario. Lermontov's company thrives under his authoritarian leadership, but...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Roger Livesey · Anton Walbrook · Deborah Kerr · John Laurie

Synopsis The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp (1943) follows the heartwarming journey of a remarkable individual, General Clive Wynne-Candy. Initially introduced as a robust and somewhat pompous figure, Candy appears to embody antiquated values. However, a journey back 40 years...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Deborah Kerr · Sabu · David Farrar · Flora Robson

Synopsis Black Narcissus (1947) follows a group of five young British nuns who accept an invitation to establish a convent in a remote and windswept palace atop a mountain in Mopu, Himalaya. This palace was once the residence of the concubines...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Karlheinz Böhm · Moira Shearer · Anna Massey · Maxine Audley

Synopsis Peeping Tom (1960) follows the chilling story of Mark Lewis, a man whose childhood was marred by his father's disturbing experiments, which involved studying the effects of fear on the nervous system. Now an adult, Mark works as a focus-puller...

Direction Ludwig Berger · Michael Powell · Tim Whelan · William Cameron Menzies

Cast John Justin · Sabu · June Duprez · Conrad Veidt

Synopsis The Thief of Bagdad (1940) follows the journey of Prince Ahmad, the legitimate ruler of Bagdad, who has been blinded and exiled as a beggar. Captured by the malevolent Grand Vizier Jaffar, Ahmad finds himself imprisoned in a dungeon where...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Moira Shearer · Leonid Massine · Robert Helpmann · Robert Rounseville

Synopsis The Tales of Hoffmann (1951) is a cinematic adaptation of the renowned opera, but it transcends the typical film of a staged performance. Directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, along with the team at "The Archers," infuse their signature magic...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast David Niven · Kim Hunter · Roger Livesey · Raymond Massey

Synopsis A Matter of Life and Death (1946) follows the story of Peter Carter, a British pilot who, during a perilous mission in May 1945, finds himself in a dire situation. His plane is severely damaged, and his parachute is rendered...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Niall MacGinnis · John Laurie · Belle Chrystall · Finlay Currie

Synopsis The Edge of the World (1937) begins with three individuals exploring the rugged cliffs of a Shetland island, where they discover a grave marker at the brink of a steep drop, inscribed with "Peter Manson ... gone over." One of...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Jennifer Jones · David Farrar · Cyril Cusack · Sybil Thorndike

Synopsis Gone to Earth (1950) follows the life of Hazel Woodus (Jennifer Jones), a young woman deeply connected to the natural world in the rural landscapes of Shropshire during the late 19th century. Her affinity for wild animals surpasses her relationships...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Wendy Hiller · Roger Livesey · Finlay Currie · Pamela Brown

Synopsis I Know Where I'm Going! (1945) follows the journey of a determined young woman named Joan, who has always been clear about her ambitions. She is on the verge of marrying a wealthy man, but her plans are disrupted when...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast David Farrar · Kathleen Byron · Jack Hawkins · Leslie Banks

Synopsis The Small Back Room (1949) follows the story of Sammy Rice (David Farrar), a British scientist who works with a specialized "back room" team in London during the tumultuous period of World War II. Rice's life is marked by bitterness...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Eric Portman · Sheila Sim · Dennis Price · John Sweet

Synopsis A Canterbury Tale (1944) follows the intertwined journeys of three individuals who find themselves in a quaint village in Southern England during the early years of World War II. Alison Smith, a young woman from London, is set to begin...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Conrad Veidt · Valerie Hobson · Hay Petrie · Joss Ambler

Synopsis Contraband (1940) follows the thrilling tale of a Danish sea captain named Andersen, who finds himself in a precarious situation during the early stages of World War II. While his ship is docked in a British port due to unforeseen...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Eric Portman · Leslie Howard · Laurence Olivier · Raymond Massey

Synopsis 49th Parallel (1941) is a unique wartime propaganda film helmed by Michael Powell, set against the backdrop of Canada before the United States' involvement in World War II. The narrative begins with a German U-boat infiltrating the Canadian coastline, aiming...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Godfrey Tearle · Eric Portman · Hugh Williams · Bernard Miles

Synopsis One of Our Aircraft Is Missing (1942) chronicles the harrowing journey of a British bomber crew during World War II's Allied Bombing offensive. After their aircraft is shot down over enemy territory, the crew must navigate the treacherous landscape and...

Direction Michael Powell

Cast Conrad Veidt · Sebastian Shaw · Valerie Hobson · Marius Goring

Synopsis U-Boat 29 (1939) follows the tense and thrilling narrative of a German submarine crew as they embark on a perilous mission to disrupt the British naval forces during the tumultuous period of World War I. The film delves into the...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger · Rouben Mamoulian

Cast Jennifer Jones · David Farrar · Cyril Cusack · Sybil Thorndike

Synopsis The Wild Heart (1952) is a reworked version of the 1950 film "Gone to Earth," following a dispute and legal battle between director Michael Powell and producer David O. Selznick. Selznick's modifications include the addition of an introductory prologue, supplementary...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Peter Finch · John Gregson · Anthony Quayle · Ian Hunter

Synopsis The Battle of the River Plate (1956) unfolds during the initial stages of World War II, focusing on the crucial War in the Atlantic. The Royal Navy was engaged in a relentless struggle to maintain open convoy routes, ensuring the...

Direction Michael Powell · Emeric Pressburger

Cast Dirk Bogarde · Marius Goring · David Oxley · Dimitri Andreas

Synopsis Ill Met by Moonlight (1957) is a gripping tale set during World War II, where a daring group of British officers, enlisted for "hostilities only," and local resistance fighters embark on a perilous mission to the occupied island of Crete....

Direction Michael Powell

Cast James Mason · Helen Mirren · Jack MacGowran · Neva Carr-Glynn

Synopsis Age of Consent (1969) follows the journey of a seasoned artist who believes his creative spark has faded and his best days are behind him. Encouraged by his friend and agent, he embarks on a trip to a remote island...