Starring David Niven and Kim Hunter
Written and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
UK 1946
106 mins
Quite simply one of the most beautiful, romantic and extraordinary British films ever made. In the USA called 'Stairway To Heaven' it is perhaps the greatest achievement of the filmmaking duo of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger - who through their company The Archers created some of British cinema's most unique and imaginative works.
You may have seen it before - in which case marvel at it again. If you have not then you are in for the cinematic experience of a lifetime.
With the 75th anniversary of VE Day approaching this film gets to the heart of what that conflict meant and what it left behind whilst looking forward from it to a brave new world where love and understanding hold the balance of power...
