Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger

Famed director Martin Scorsese has never kept his lifelong fascination with the iconic films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger a secret. This deep dive into the work of the legendary filmmaking duo suggests there would be no Scorsese without them. Powell and Pressburger produced some of the most revered works in the history of cinema, creating “subversive commercial movies” that reflect a disillusioned, post–World War II Western world back to itself. Scorsese is erudite and impassioned as he lovingly charts Powell and Pressburger’s working relationship, personal histories, and their collective artistic voice, referencing classics like The Red Shoes and Black Narcissus, and drawing direct lines to scenes, colours and creative decisions in his own work. Drawing on an astonishing array of archival materials, references, and the Powell and Pressburger oeuvre, Made in England illuminates the enduring power of their unique brand of cinema in a way only Scorsese can.

Directed by David Hinton

2024 | United Kingdom | English language | DCP