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By Akramul I (66) on 20 Jul 2016

Narciso Negro trata de desejo e culpa de forma metafórica e com uma beleza impressionante…

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By Karem C (142) on 20 Jul 2016

Can you combine religion, psychological thrill and redemption…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 15 May 2016

A haunting and glorious tale of the dangers of repression…

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By Joe M (1,521) on 07 May 2016

Powell and Pressburger at their best, with Jack Cardiff as principal cinematographer. Superb. Just superb. Watch it. Love it…

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By Charles P (1,784) on 23 Apr 2016

Visually, the film was one of the most beautiful I've ever seen…

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By Betsy H (77) on 17 Mar 2016

It is odd, enthralling and spooky - an inviting and captivating movie that doesn't have many peers. Well done…

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By Alec B (1,705) on 18 Dec 2015

Beautiful photography, make-up, and a good story. It feels however too dated for me…

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By Wezul S (323) on 14 Dec 2015

Five nuns found a convent in the alluring mountains of Calcutta, only to be swayed and destroyed by the magical and erotic atmosphere…

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By Joe C (1,448) on 04 Aug 2015

Only the visual visionary dream team of Powell and Pressburger could've made a film so aesthetically striking that Technicolor's then CEO claimed…

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By Michael Sragow (1,413) for New Yorker (1,403) on 02 Aug 2015

This is a landmark of Hollywood-on-Thames trompe-l’oeil…

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By Rob S (980) on 25 Jul 2015

This film tries way too hard to dramatize a situation that I do not find that dramatic in the first place: a nun's struggle to suppress her…

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By Jay K. R (59) on 19 Jul 2015

Much of the madness comes from suggestion and subtlety. Some of the most beautiful colour photography I've ever seen…

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By Tony P (976) on 21 Jan 2015

Extraña historia sobre un grupo de monjas recluidas en un castilllo en el Himalaya, tiene una grandiosa fotografía y buenas actuaciones especialmente…

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By David L (3,419) on 24 Aug 2014

It is rather slow and lacks focus at first, but Black Narcissus is another remarkable film from the directors of magnificent The Red Shoes…

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By Nathan S (826) on 25 Jul 2014

Often noted for its bold visuals, vibrant sets, and alluring screenplay-- 'Black Narcissus' stands out as one of the best English films ever…

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By Josè M (1,677) on 20 Jun 2014

Extraña historia sobre un grupo de monjas recluidas en un castilllo en el Himalaya, tiene una grandiosa fotografía y buenas actuaciones especialmente…

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By Simon V (49) on 09 Mar 2014

One of the best movies ever made, no doubt…

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By Kiernan M (6) on 28 Feb 2014

The first thing Powell and Pressburger fans tend to note is the intelligence of the script, and the lush cinematography of Powell's Cinematographer,…

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By Themumblelover . (186) on 23 Feb 2014

Another pure brilliance from the great writing/directing team. Beautifully shot and acted and such a menacing scary ending. An erotic masterpiece…

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By Jwasu R (97) on 10 Oct 2013

Saw it last night and it's 15 hours later and i'm still thinking about it…

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