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Black Narcissus

Black Narcissus

★ 7.7 IMDb
Drama
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.
Production DesignerAlfred Junge

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On this film
On Emeric Pressburger
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Awards & Festivals
Nominated Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color
Won Academy Award for Best Production Design
Nominated Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color
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