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200528 minGdocumentary

Michael Powell

200528 minGdocumentary

A centenary celebration features interviews with individuals who knew or were influenced by Michael Powell's work.

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A centenary celebration features interviews with individuals who knew or were influenced by Michael Powell's work.

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Simon Pittsdirector

Peter Capaldi

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Stephen Frears

Stephen Frearscast

Baz Luhrmann

Baz Luhrmanncast

Andrew Macdonald

Andrew Macdonaldcast

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Michael Powell, a significant figure in British cinema, is the focus of this 28-minute documentary from BBC Scotland. Released in 2005, the film marks the centenary of Powell's birth. It features interviews with individuals who knew him, worked alongside him, or were influenced by his films. Through their reflections, the documentary presents an overview of Powell's impact on the arts and his legacy in the film industry.

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