Black Narcissus (1947) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger |
| Producer(s) | George R. Busby, Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Book-Based |
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Black Narcissus Overview:
Black Narcissus (1947) was a Drama - Film Adaptation Film directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and produced by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger and George R. Busby.
Academy Awards 1947 --- Ceremony Number 20 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Alfred Junge; Set Decoration: Alfred Junge | Won |
| Best Cinematography | Jack Cardiff | Won |
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Black Narcissus (1947): Another Archers Masterpiece
By 4 Star Film Fan on Dec 21, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsUnder their collaborative umbrella, The Archers, Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger formed one of the most mystifying and extraordinary partnerships within the annals of British cinema history. Black Narcissus is just one of the many enchanting jewels in their collective crown. Part of the acclai... Read full article
Deborah Kerr leads an order of nuns in the dazzling “Black Narcissus”
By Stephen Reginald on Aug 18, 2021 From Classic Movie ManDeborah Kerr leads an order of nuns in the dazzling “Black Narcissus” Black Narcissus (1947) is a psychological drama directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, and starring Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, and Flora Robson. The film was written and produced by Powell and P... Read full article
From the Archives - Black Narcissus ( 1947 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Aug 21, 2018 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversIn this scene from Powell & Pressburger's Black Narcissus ( 1947 ), Sister Clodagh ( Deborah Kerr ) works on a lovely needlepoint while in the convent of St. Faith high up in the Himalayan mountains. This is one of her few moments of relaxation before havoc breaks loose at the convent. From the ... Read full article
The Nitrate Experience, BLACK NARCISSUS at TCMFF 2017
By The Lady Eve on Apr 11, 2017 From Lady Eve's Reel LifeKathleen Byron and Deborah Kerr in Black Narcissus, a production of The Archers One of the truly sublime experiences (and there were many) of this year's TCM Classic Film Festival was the joy of viewing a nitrate print of The Archers' (Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger) great masterpiece Bla... Read full article
The Nitrate Experience, BLACK NARCISSUS at TCMFF 2017
By The Lady Eve on Apr 11, 2017 From Lady Eve's Reel LifeKathleen Byron and Deborah Kerr in Black Narcissus, a production of The Archers One of the truly sublime experiences (and there were many) of this year's TCM Classic Film Festival was the joy of viewing a nitrate print of The Archers' (Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger) great masterpiece Bla... Read full article
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Quotes from
Mr. Dean: The brothers only stayed five months. Perhaps the sisters won't stay long, either.
[Ayah and Mr. Dean grin mischievously at each other]
Sister Clodagh: [to Mr. Dean] You are objectionable when sober, and abominable when drunk!
Sister Ruth: What can you do with them? They look very stupid to me. Remember, they can't speak a word of Hindustani, *or* English.
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Facts about
A Technicolor corporation executive claimed that this film was the best example of the Technicolor process.
St Faith (Sainte Foy in French, Santa Fe in Spanish) is supposedly a French martyr executed at Agen in Gaul (France) during the period when Diocletian was persecuting the Christians. She was tortured to death in a red-hot brazier. Her shrine is at Conques, France.
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