‘Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger’

Martin Scorsese’s love letter to England’s greatest filmmaking duo shouldn’t be missed.

At the Canne Film Festival in 2009, Martin Scorsese introduced a restored version of the "Red Shoes." Mr. Scorsese narrates the documentary “Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger.” Michael Buckner/Getty Images for ITV

NR | 2h 13m | Documentary, Biography, Film History | 2024

In addition to being (arguably) the world’s premier living movie director, Martin Scorsese is also one of the most ardent and unabashed fans and historians of the medium itself. With the possible exception of Quentin Tarantino, Scorsese’s encyclopedic knowledge and insight into films most people have never heard of is beyond astonishing.