A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, 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 falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, 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.
Black Narcissus has generally received very positive reviews.
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Black Narcissus was released in 1947 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 378 reviews, giving Black Narcissus (1947) an average rating of 77%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 87% and users giving an average score of 87%.
With a score of 77%, Black Narcissus is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1947, which stands at 62%.
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