Friday, December 28, 2007

A Canterbury Tale - Powell and Pressburger (1944)

Moving story of four lost souls, young and old, traveling towards Canterbury to receive unexpected blessings. Reverential treatment of the British countryside. Slightly disturbing glue/hair theme has shades of Peeping Tom. Lovely expressionistic lighting used for quieter purposes than earlier German films. Love story parallels Once somewhat. Highly recommended.

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