Our take
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.
What it won
Berlin
1 nom
The story
Martin Scorsese presents this very personal and insightful new feature-length documentary about British filmmakers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger.
Elsewhere
"It passes the test that all these films must undergo with flying colours: yes, it makes you want to watch those incredible movies."
— David Jenkins
"Martin Scorsese narrates this heartfelt documentary celebrating the work of The Archers, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, while recounting their influence on his directorial choices."
— Nick Bradshaw
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.
The shots from Powell and Pressburger. It’s just so beautiful.
PEAK CINEMA
The details
Who picked it
Isabella Endrinal is a curator at A Good Movie to Watch. She's now free from the corporate night shift. Previous articles have been published in outlets such as NANG Magazine. She's currently catching up on some classic films… if she isn't coping with the fact that the Haikyu anime will end soon.
