Protagonistica, ciji lik tumaci wendy hiller, je slobodoumna i ambiciozna zena iz srednje klase koja svoje egzistencijalne probleme nastoji rijesiti udajom za bogatog industrijalca koga bi trebala sresti na skotskim hebridima. Alongside a canterbury tale, powells most eloquent tribute to the mysteries of. En route to join her fiance on an outer island, headstrong joan wendy hiller meets torquil roger livesey who informs her shell have to wait, leading to a quick immersion in the culture of the scottish hebrides in michael powell and emeric pressburgers i know where im going, 1945. And thats the experience for me when it comes to michael powell and emeric pressburger movies. A young woman in a pink dress, tight in the bodice with flowing voluminous skirt, carves an initial into a tree. Find out everything you need to know about the film from the worlds biggest movie destination.
I know where i m going 1945 i know where i m going is a classic romantic comedy about a young girl who intends to marry for money. Like i love you again, this excellent movie falls into the category of the life i didnt know i wanted. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing i know where im going. The film screens at the gene siskel film center saturday and monday. I know where im going, film from britain that is nature. The times, 14 november 1945 it has interest and integrity. I know where im going 1945 movie clip is that gaelic. But her plans go wrong when she finds herself stranded on an island and falls for a seemingly penniless young naval officer.
It is a truism that lesser works by interesting artists are preferable than interesting works by lesser artists, and this definitely applies to francis ford coppola and the cotton club 1984. Trapped by inclement weather on the isle of mull and unable to continue to her destination, joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, nononsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer torquil. She meets some locals, including torquil macneil roger livesey, a naval officer home on leave. Joan webster thinks she knows exactly where shes going. I know where im going scotland the movie location guide. Feb 20, 2020 im 100 percent headoverheels in love, in the bag, in the tank and in a state of perpetual cinematic gratitude for i know where im going. The film once again demonstrated powells unusual sensitivity and respect for the lives and ways of remote island communities, and his spiritual feel for landscape. All worldwide region free 0 you can paly this dvd on all dvd players. Buckinghamshire, colonsay, iona and island of mull scotland, london. She learns that, while the people from the community miss having money, there are other things they care about more. Watch the video for i know where im going from the juddss number one hits for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. But that technical wizardry does not live up to its dull script. This is immediately followed by a clap of thunder and rain.
I know where i m going centers on joan webster wendy hiller, who always knows exactly what she wants and insists on getting it. Powell and pressburger, of course, are wonderful film makers, and here is a prime example of their skills as storytellers and painters of images and emotions. From the acclaimed directorsproducerswriters michael powell and emeric pressburger, comes a magical romantic comedy, i know where im going. British filming locations for the movie i know where i m going. Programme made for the 50th anniversary of classic movie i know where im going by maverick film making duo michael powell and emeric pressburger, set on a hebridean island and starring dame wendy. The movie straddles various genres gangster film, musical, period piece, while focusing on two couples richard gere and diane lane as dixie and vera, gregory hines and lonette mckee as.
She sets off to marry one of the richest men in england, but a strong windstorm strands her midtravel. A young englishwoman goes to the hebrides to marry her older, wealthier fiance. If the fundamental framework had been sound this could have been a firstrate film. Excerpts from michael powells 1937 feature the edge of the world, with commentary, and the 1978 documentary return to the edge of the world. I know where im going 1945 i know where im going is a classic romantic comedy about a young girl who intends to marry for money. In other words, i know where i m going is a striking example of the ensemble precept of movie making. Joan thinks she knows what she wants and where she is going, but she is given the gift of a chance to see the alternatives. The ship captain taking her to the hebrides tells joan its a sublime day. The guardian, 16 november 1945 i reached the point of thinking there were no more masterpieces to discover, until i saw i know where im going. Part of the work here is to discuss how this manifests itself in the films. Behindthe scenes stills, narrated by thelma schoonmaker powell.
Alongside a canterbury tale, powells most eloquent tribute to the mysteries of the british landscape. I mean, there was a certain charm to their acquaintance, and the rural communication with the locals helped take away the artificial feel to a typical movie romance. At 25, she becomes engaged to robert bellinger, a rich, middleaged industrialist of consolidated chemical industries, who lives in the. This film is often paired with a canterbury tale as powell and pressburgers pastorale films. But when the elements stop her from reaching a remote scottish island where the wedding is due to take place, she gradually realizes that fateand a young navy officer on leaveare trying to tell her. The title as given on screen in the film definitely has an exclamation point at the end.
With wendy hiller, roger livesey, george carney, walter hudd. Having seen i know where im going, martin scorsese a huge fan of filmmakers michael powell and emeric pressburger declared that there were no more classics to be made in cinema. Released november 23rd, 2001, i know where im going. The tune has also been used for a hymn or spiritual song, i know why theres music in the quiet summer morning. An ambitious young woman is on her way to marry her boss a much older man who also happens to be very rich.
Plucky englishwoman joan webster wendy hiller travels to the remote islands of the scottish hebrides in order to marry a wealthy industrialist. Such heights and depths of depravity, cynicism and perversion have rarely been captured on film. I know where im going version sung during the closing credits of michael powell, emeric pressburger 1945 black and white film with same name. Martin scorsese the film critic barry norman included it among his 100 greatest films of all time. Powell and pressburger, of course, are wonderful filmmakers, and here is a prime example of their skills as storytellers and painters of images and emotions. This one was a kind of tossed together, time filler that they decided to make while waiting for color film to become available in order to make stairway to heaven aka a matter of. British filming locations for the movie i know where im going. After having such mixed feelings about the gap between the formal and technical brilliance of black narcissus and its toxic cultural context, 1 it was a relief to see powell and pressburger on less cringeworthy ground. Dvd cover design may change due to manufacturer and may have korean on it. Joan webster wendy hiller is a young middleclass englishwoman with an ambitious, independent spirit. Wendy hiller, roger livesey, finlay currie, john laurie locations. Good film makers usually have a philosophy of life which appears in their writing and film making.
When torquil tells her the legend of corryvreckan, the second biggest whirlpool in europe. A dark, vicious masterpiece, shot exquisitely in black and white by james wong howe, directed to perfection by alexander mackendrick, scored superbly by elmer bernstein and with crisp, unforgettable dialogues by clifford odets and ernest lehman. The film tells the story of wendy hillers unromantic but determined young bridetobe joan webster, setting forth to the isle of mull to marry an elderly millionaire. Judy collins i know where im going lyrics genius lyrics. At 26 joan webster is represented as a girl who had always known where she was going in life. Romancedrama uk dear readers, i know where im going. When the weather keeps them separated on different islands, she begins to have second thoughts. The problem is that hes on a remote scottish island, and. Original music allan gray written, produced and directed by michael powell and emeric. U certificate fri 15 may 7pm 9pm talking pictures tv.
Trapped by inclement weather on the isle of mull and unable to continue to her destination, joan finds herself charmed by the straightforward, nononsense islanders around her, and becomes increasingly attracted to naval officer torquil macneil. Watching the powellpressburger classic in the place its set gave it a darker. British drama of the more mature kind, with a nice piece of countryside atmosphere to draw you in. I know where im going 1945 film version of scottish folk. The storyline is transparent and predictable, the acting is uneven, and those fake scottish accents can be spotted from a mile away. It stars wendy hiller and roger livesey, and features pamela brown and finlay currie. The michael powell and emeric pressburger film i know where im going. I know where im going dvd, 20 for sale online ebay. Excerpts from michael powells 1937 feature the edge of the world and 1978 documentary, return to the edge of the world. I only saw her brilliant performance in i know where im going though about 10 years ago, and it has stayed with me ever since. I know where im going i know whos going with me i know who i love and the devil knows who ill marry i have stockings of silk shoes of bright green. Watching the powellpressburger classic in the place its set gave it a darker, more subversive slant todays best video. But when the elements stop her from reaching a remote scottish island where the wedding is due to take place, she gradually realizes that fateand a young navy officer on leaveare trying to tell her something.
Her idea is a film about a mother and son living in sunderland, among the wreckage of the shipbuilding industry, sinking out of existence like a doomed atlantis during the 1980s, when the film takes place. Roger livesey and wendy hiller star in michael powell and emeric pressburgers i know where im going. Since her childhood, joan webster wendy hiller knows what she wants and how to get it. In 1944, powell and pressburger were planning to make a bigbudget technicolor film to cement angloamerican relations, but couldnt get access to technicolor cameras because the u.
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