Black Narcissus (1947)

Not under 12

Reason:Violence

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A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

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Trailer Black Narcissus | Original Trailer [HD] | Coolidge Corner Theatre Featurette Mark Kermode reviews Black Narcissus (1947) | BFI Player Featurette Observations on Film Art: BLACK NARCISSUS Featurette Michael Powell & Martin Scorsese: The First Director’s Commentary

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John Chard ★ 9.0/10

Do you think it's a good thing to let her feel important? Black Narcissus is directed by Micheal Powell and Emeric Pressburger, who both adapt the screenplay form Rumer Godden's novel of the same …17. Feb 2020

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CinemaSerf ★ 7.0/10

Right from the start, Jack Cardiff's magnificent cinematography sets a perfect scene for this superbly directed story of "Sister Clodagh" (Deborah Kerr) who is despatched to a remote corner of norther…7. Jul 2022

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Wuchak

**_Stuck between the carnal and the celestial in the southern Himalayas_** A group of well-meaning nuns try to establish a nunnery beyond Darjeeling in northeast India at a dilapidated palace-on-th…11. Dec 2023

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