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Return to the Edge of the World (1978) · Cineora

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A MICHAEL POWELL FILM

Return to the Edge of the World

197824mMovie

Documentary

IMDb6.6/ 10 · 289 votes

THE STORY

Michael Powell makes a moving return trip to the remote island of Foula, forty years after he shot his first major feature there - 'The Edge of the World (1937)'.

Melancholic
Nostalgic
Thought-provoking
Nature
Art
Aging

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a quick watch, a rainy day and talking about after.

DirectorMichael Powell

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.5 / 10

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John LaurieSelf

Grant SutherlandSelf

Michael PowellSelf

Sydney StreeterSelf

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