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Mood:
- AtmosphericContemplativeEmotional
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Plot:
- ClergyVillage LifeMind and SoulLosing-it HeroDangerous AttractionFall in LoveForbidden LoveCulture Clash more...
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Genres:
- DramaPeriodMelodrama
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Place:
- AsiaHimalayaHospitalMountainsSchoolVillage
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Praise:
- Critically AcclaimedMasterpieceOscar Winner
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Style:
- Strong Female Presence
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- SeriousRealisticSlow
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Black Narcissus, 1947
English
UK
Profile of Black Narcissus
Black Narcissus can be described as emotional, contemplative, and atmospheric. The plot revolves around the clergy, village life, and themes of mind and soul. The main genres are drama and period. In terms of style, Black Narcissus stars a strong female character and is a melodrama. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. Black Narcissus is set, at least in part, in the mountains, in a hospital, and at a school. It is located in the Himalayas. It is based on a book. Black Narcissus has received attention for being a masterpiece, critically acclaimed, and an Oscar winner.
Summary of Black Narcissus
A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh (Deborah Kerr), 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 (Kathleen Byron) falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean (David Farrar), 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.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | UK |
| Release date: | 13 August 1947 |
| Runtime: | 100 min |
| Awards: | Academy Awards |
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as Sister Clodagh
as Mr. Dean
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