An elderly artist (James Mason) thinks he has become too stale and is past his prime. His friend (and agent) persuades him to go to an off-shore island to try once more. On the island he rediscovers his muse in the form of a young girl.
This film is notable for two reasons: as the final film of Michael Powell, and for the first starring role of Helen Mirren. The film made my list of to-see because I have been going through the complete works of Powell. I must say, however, this is not one of his great works. Still a good film, but a far cry from his great entries.
What really disappointed me was just how "1960s England" the film is. The art show, the idea of looser morals... it makes the story seem less timeless than it could be. That in itself does not ruin anything, but it does not help.
This film is notable for two reasons: as the final film of Michael Powell, and for the first starring role of Helen Mirren. The film made my list of to-see because I have been going through the complete works of Powell. I must say, however, this is not one of his great works. Still a good film, but a far cry from his great entries.
What really disappointed me was just how "1960s England" the film is. The art show, the idea of looser morals... it makes the story seem less timeless than it could be. That in itself does not ruin anything, but it does not help.