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Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger 2024

8/10
Martin Scorsese brings back the cinematic legacy of The Archers in this eloquent documentary

Is there anything more lovely than hearing Martin Scorsese talk about cinema? Maybe it’s just the film nerds in us– we are, after all, always on the hunt for A Good Movie to Watch– but it’s just wonderful to hear Scorsese talk about movies, especially from directors he loves and are inspired by. Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger is about the influence of The Archers, and while it’s mostly a straightforward documentary, director David Hinton makes it something like a cohesive film course on the directors, with Scorsese as lecturer. Oftentimes letting the directors’ shots and music speak for themselves, with Scorsese adding needed context, it won’t be a surprise that Made In England would be a treat for film nerds, but it also would be a great introduction for casual viewers, or viewers that want to start watching classic films, like those of The Archers.

Synopsis

Martin Scorsese presents this very personal and insightful new feature-length documentary about British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.

Storyline

Martin Scorsese contemplates the legacy of filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, whose decades-long collaboration created some of the greatest classics of British cinema.

TLDR

PEAK CINEMA

What stands out

The shots from Powell and Pressburger. It’s just so beautiful.

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