‘Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger,’ the documentary executive produced and narrated by Matin Scorsese, has been acquired by Mubi ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival.
The arthouse streamer, distributor and production company has bought all rights for Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Latin America, Turkey and India.
Directed by two-time BAFTA and Emmy winner David Hinton, ‘Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger’ is described as “Scorsese’s personal and moving look at two of British cinema’s greatest filmmakers.”
Powell and Pressburger created some of the great classics of the British golden age, including “The Red Shoes,” “Black Narcissus,” “A Matter of Life and Death” and “The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.” In the words of Scorsese, their films were “grand, poetic, wise, adventurous, headstrong, enraptured by beauty, deeply romantic, and completely uncompromising.”
This documentary is an exploration of their genius, with Scorsese going on a very personal journey to explain how, from a young age, he was captivated by their films, how they helped shape his own filmmaking and how a later friendship with Michael Powell left an indelible mark on his own life.
The film is produced by Nick Varley for Ten Thousand 86 and Matthew Wells for Ice Cream Films in association with Sikelia Productions. Scorsese, Olivia Harrison and Thelma Schoonmaker are executive producers.
The film is financed by BBC Film, and the National Lottery through Screen Scotland. Executive producers for BBC Film are Claudia Yusef and Eva Yates, Mark Thomas is executive producer for Screen Scotland, Will Clarke is executive producer for Altitude. Thomas Hoegh is also executive producer.
The deal was done between Altitude Film Sales and Mubi.
