Black Narcissus

DVD Extras

• New High-definition transfer
• 'Painting with Light' documentary on Jack Cardiff
• Commentary with Michael Powell and Martin Scorsese
• A Profile of Black Narcissus documentary
• Stills gallery
• Theatrical trailer.

Film Details

Cast

Jean Simmons, David Farrar, Deborah Kerr, Kathleen Byron

Technical Details

Other Versions & Formats

Now this a film that is worth owning on DVD. Let me explain. When I saw Mark Cousins' interview with Jack Cardiff they pointed out that on the screen was a VHS copy of... more >

Now this a film that is worth owning on DVD. Let me explain. When I saw Mark Cousins' interview with Jack Cardiff they pointed out that on the screen was a VHS copy of the film and therefore inferior. I recall that Jack said the floor of the church was lit with green light. When watching the video projection it was hardly noticeable. This made me determined to see a film print whenever possible. The interview itself was held at the Edinburgh Film Festival in 1996. Four years later Digital Versatile Discs are placed on the market. Their major selling point? They are closer to the quality of a film print as is humanly possible. Well there is only one sure way to test this out, purchase Black Narcissus. Believe me folks, this works. You can get the green light in the church but also the picture is far more vivid than any VHS video can hope to be. However I'm still fond of my thick black boxes. Despite the fact that there are no "extras", this film is worth owning on DVD. But if anybody knows of a cinema showing Black Narcissus......
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