The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp
Despite Winston Churchill’s numerous attempts to suppress its production, The Archers successfully completed another audacious masterpiece, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, in the height of WWII. The film, known to be Emeric Pressburger’s favorite of his own works, depicts the story of General Candy’s (Roger Livesey) forty years of life through flashbacks. The film combines an incredible ensemble of artistries through its art and production design, costumes, and props—including the “borrowed” military uniforms and gadgets—and unparalleled execution of intricate blocking wonderfully choreographed to the music scores by Allan Gray.
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