The Edge of the World - Micheal Powell (1937)
The Edge of the World - Micheal Powell (1937)
The film is the story of the depopulation of one of the isolated outer islands of Scotland as, one by one, the younger generation leaves for the greater opportunities offered by the mainland, making it harder to follow the old ways of life there.
First off, this is one of the most gorgeous looking films I've ever seen. Every frame a painting as they say. The gorgeous landscape and all its possibilities, juxtaposed with its cragged frothing dangers all building together into a perfectly scored crescendo of intimate tragedy.
All driven by a powerfully subdued performance from John Laurie, who you may remember as the doom-lipped scot from Dad's Army, but will never again after this.
A stunning classic, and incredible first feature from Micheal Powell.
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