Saturday, May 17, 2014

1946 - A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, a Powell and Pressburger 40's classic


Viewed this Powell and Pressburger film the other night, for a film almost 70 years old this is still a remarkable achievement.



Filmed in technicolor and black and white with the bulky 3 strip technicolor camera,  Jack Cardiff captured some remarkable images.



The production design by Alfred Junge is very impressive


As an example of film making, this film is a quite a technical achievement.



Finally, credit has to be given to Powell and Pressburger for pulling off this amazing fantasy film.  This is a one of a kind film.
 

104 minutes.

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