Emeric Pressburger died on this day in 1988.
(born Imre József Pressburger; 5 December 1902 – 5 February 1988) 
10 interesting things to know about the Oscar-winning Hungarian-born screenwriter (with a contribution by Scorsese):

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y8WIPTVvJM

I Know Where I'm Going! from 1945 is tonight's film.

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037800/

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/19/i-know-where-im-going-review-powell-and-pressburger-classic-is-a-pure-joy

Why and How Luca Guadagnino Shot ‘Queer’ Almost Entirely on a Soundstage
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https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/queer-behind-the-scenes-shot-on-soundstage-1235073083/

What’s New in Home Video & Pop Culture – November 5th, 2024. Details here https://bit.ly/4fcl3tG

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In a conversation on his work, Cardiff mentioned being inspired by Vermeer for this film and it shows in nearly every frame.
(Black Narcissus)

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Just saw Powell + Pressburger’s THE TALES OF HOFFMANN (1951) at Film at Lincoln Center, beautifully restored by the Film Foundation.

“Nutty exuberance and excess in performance and production design that rivals any other movie I can think of,” JANET PLANET director Annie Baker said in her intro.

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