The film follows a group of nuns attempting to create a nunnery near Darjeeling, northeast India, at an old palace that once served as a harem. Deborah Kerr portrays the head sister, and David Farrar plays the agent for the local prince. Adapted from the 1939 novel, “Black Narcissus” (1947) is a psychological story set against the striking backdrop of northern India. Though filmed in Britain, the scenery is an imp…

The impressive visuals from Jack Cardiff immediately create an ideal atmosphere for this exceptionally well-directed narrative centered on "Sister Clodagh" (Deborah Kerr), who is sent to a secluded area of northern India to build a school and hospital within an old, drafty palace. Along with a distinctive group of nuns—Flora Robson, Jenny Laird, Judith Furse, and Kathleen Byron—they face both harsh conditions and per…

Is it right to let someone feel valued? Black Narcissus comes from Micheal Powell and Emeric Pressburger, who both wrote the screenplay based on Rumer Godden’s novel of the same name. The film features Deborah Kerr, Sabu, Jean Simmons, David Farrar, Flora Robson and Kathleen Byron. Brian Easdale composed the music and Jack Cardiff was in charge of cinematography. A group of nuns journey to the Himalayas with th…