I have very little to say about this film, except that those who have never heard of it, should immediately jump on this release. Those who do know, will already have it on pre-order.
Powell
Pressburger
Cardiff
Technicolor
An absolutely magnificent Blu-ray from a new 4k restoration by Columbia, with extras, and released via Criterion.
One of the films I’d take to a desert island, along with most of the other Powell/Pressburgers.
Makes many modern films look like insignificant pipsqueaks.
As an unfortunate aside, this film is fully digital, having been restored from surviving nitrate elements at 4k resolution.
Which proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that digital technology has no roll in true film restoration.
Analogue is the only way to go!
Image – 5*
Audio – 5
Upgrade from DVD – yes, please!
Pass / Fail – Pass
Very Highly Recommended!!!
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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