Emeric Pressburger and Michael Powell brought us so many memorable moments from 1940s cinema.
Here are 10 examples… You might also think of images that spring from the films of Powell & Pressburger.
Heres a look at all of those films.
Some are incredibly well known, and others rarely get a mention.
But they all have at least one moment where you look at the screen and say to yourself there.
Thats cinema at its best.
They have a sparky, even-handed chemistry thats exciting to watch.
Its a curious piece of work seek it out, and see whether you love it or hate it.
And watch out for the cocker spaniels, who get a moment of fame.
Its really the opposite ofMrs.
Peter Ustinov makes his film debut as a Dutch priest, and gets a few lines.
Its impossible to watch them and not feel moved.
This isnt a straightforward film, although I find it intensely patriotic in places.
Churchill took offence to the bombastic lead character and apparently tried to get production stopped.
Pressburger thought it was his best film, and I have to agree.
I Know Where Im Going!
Joan Webster knows exactly what she wants out of life, but life itself conspires against her.
Lots of people really love this film.
Is it really all about whats happening in Peters (David Niven) head?
Never has a British beach looked more gorgeous.
It was a big influence on Hitchcock, particularly in the final scene ofVertigo(1958).
Basically, looming nuns are scary.
I cant think of a more beautiful one.
Basically, hes the forerunner of Gregory House.
You feel an emotional wreck yourself by the end of it.
Powell & Pressburger made eight further films together, but this was their golden period.
