Directors: Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger
Cast: Wendy Hiller, Roger Livesey, Duncan Mackechnie, Finlay Currie, Pamela Brown, John Laurie, George Carney
Genre: Drama / Romance
Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger’s classic I Know Where I’m Going! is an enchanting and deeply stirring romantic comedy, set towards the end of the second world war on the remote Isle of Mull. Produced in black and white and supposedly rushed though while stocks of technicolour film were limited due to the war, I Know Where I’m Going! is a surprise, hidden gem between The Archers better known masterpieces.
Joan, a stubborn English woman, sets out to travel and marry Robert, a wealthy industrialist. When foul weather sets in she gets trapped in Mull Island, the day be fore their wedding. There, she meets the islanders and in particular Torquil, a young naval officer who also happens to be the rightful Laird of Kiloran. Gradually, the island and it’s people take effect and Joan begins to fall in love.
★★★★★ “has to be one of the most purely lovable films in British cinema history” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
*The Creative Worlds of Powell & Pressburger is a major UK-wide celebration of one of the greatest and most enduring filmmaking partnerships: Michael Powell (1905-1990) and Emeric Pressburger (1902-1988). Bold, subversive and iconoclastic, their passionate collaborative artistic vision, spanning 24 films, is a vital part of the fabric of British cinema history, which continues to inspire audiences and artists alike. From 6th December to 20th December discover their work on the Totnes big screen.
We open the cafe from 10am for delicious home made cakes, specialty coffees and teas.
Doors at 3pm. Film starts at 4pm.
