Skip to content

MADE IN ENGLAND: THE FILMS OF POWELL & PRESSBURGER

  • 2024
  • 2 HR, 11 min
  • AUG 9 → AUG 22
YouTube video placeholder
Details
Released July 12, 2024
United Kingdom
2 hours, 11 minutes
Cohen Media Group
Starring
  • Martin Scorsese
  • Michael Powell
  • Emeric Pressburger
Director

David Hinton

Film Information

Martin Scorsese first encountered the films of Powell and Pressburger when he was a child, sitting in front of the family TV. When their famous logo came up on screen, Scorsese says, “You knew you were in for fantasy, wonder, magic – real film magic.” Now, in this documentary, he tells the story of his lifelong love-affair with their movies, including The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp , Black Narcissus , The Red Shoes, and The Tales of Hoffmann .

Drawing on a rich array of archive material, Scorsese explores in full the collaboration between the Englishman Powell and the Hungarian Pressburger – two romantics and idealists, who thrived in the face of adversity during World War II but were eventually brought low by the film industry of the 1950’s.

Film Stills

Full Cast
Martin Scorsese
Michael Powell
Emeric Pressburger
Additional Credits
David Hinton Director

Reviews

“It is both an illustrative look at and guide to Powell and Pressburger’s gorgeous, radical work for the expert, the enthusiast and the student alike.”

Fionnuala Halligan
Screen International

“The work of film-makers Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger is discussed with passion and authority by Martin Scorsese in this richly enjoyable documentary, for which he presents his thoughts and recollections directly to camera.”

Peter Bradshaw
Guardian

“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
Little White Lies

“This absorbing celebration of the great film-making partnership is elevated by the enthusiasm and authority of narrator Martin Scorsese. (…) It’s an engrossing celebration of two of British cinema’s most distinctive voices, and their creative harmony.”

Wendy Ide
Guardian

Related Films

Don’t miss

Upcoming Events

Read More
Event
Nebraska’s 500 Mile sculpture Garden
JUN 30, 2026
Read More
Event
Give To Lincoln 2026
MAY 1 → MAY 28, 2026
Read More
Event
FRIENDS OF THE ROSS SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
APR 15 → MAY 31, 2026
Read More
Event
10th Vision Maker Film Festival | Native American Film Series
MAY 11 → DEC 14, 2026
Read More

Nebraska’s 500 Mile sculpture Garden

Read More

Give To Lincoln 2026

Read More

FRIENDS OF THE ROSS SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Read More

10th Vision Maker Film Festival | Native American Film Series

Spring Membership Drive

Join The Friends April 15-May 31, and you could win free movies for a year!

Get the Newsletter

Get the inside scoop on upcoming films & events!

Newsletter

Newsletter Form

Lincoln’s independent film theaterLincoln’s independent film theaterLincoln’s independent film theaterLincoln’s independent film theater

The Price of Admission

Matinee Before 6pm
Members $10.00 $6.00
Adults $10.00
College and High School Students $9.00
UNL Students (with student ID) $5.00
Children (12 and under) $8.25
Military $8.00
Seniors (over 60) $8.25 
Evening After 6pm
Members $12.00 $6.50
Adults $12.00
College and High School Students $9.50
UNL Students (with student ID) $5.00
Children (12 and under) $8.75
Military $8.50
Seniors (over 60) $8.75
Pricing may differ for special events. See event description for more information. Buy Tickets