Is Black Narcissus one of a kind?

Yes, very. More singular than 99% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Black Narcissus sad?

Yes, very. More sad than 96% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Black Narcissus end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Black Narcissus scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Black Narcissus violent?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Black Narcissus easy watching?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Black Narcissus

Name: Black Narcissus
Genre: Drama
Released: 1947
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight

A story of exquisite yearning in a strange and beautiful land. Towering over the screen ... as the mountains that saw it happen.

Directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger

Produced by The Archers, J. Arthur Rank Organisation

1947100 min7.5 / 10

A visually sumptuous psychological drama about desire and faith in conflict, where a remote Himalayan setting becomes both refuge and crucible for spiritual and romantic yearning.

A group of Anglican nuns, led by Sister Clodagh, are sent to a mountain in the Himalayas. The climate in the region is hostile and the nuns are housed in an odd old palace. They work to establish a school and a hospital, but slowly their focus shifts. Sister Ruth falls for a government worker, Mr. Dean, and begins to question her vow of celibacy. As Sister Ruth obsesses over Mr. Dean, Sister Clodagh becomes immersed in her own memories of love.

Clusters

Dark Stories About Forbidden Desire Forbidden Love Story Mount Middle East and Africa Famous Real Filming Locations

Genres

Drama

Keywords

Based On Novel Or Book Himalaya Mountain Range Nun Mountain Forbidden Love India Bengal

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Black Narcissus one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 99% of films.
Is Black Narcissus sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.
Does Black Narcissus end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Black Narcissus scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Black Narcissus violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Black Narcissus easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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