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On a remote Scottish island, poor harvests and bad weather are bringing an end to the traditional ways of life. The islanders must decide whether to abandon their homes and seek employment on the mainland. Director Powell's breakthrough film, shot on the island of Foula, was a particularly meaningful project for him. Read more

Starring	Niall MacGinnis, John Laurie, Belle Chrystall, Finlay Currie
Director	Michael Powell
Genres	Drama

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- Powell's first major movie, shot on location and as much an account of the harshness of life on the isolated Shetland... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:16
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- - 9
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  Wonderful piece
  
  Truly an amazing piece of cinema from one of the worlds best, Michael Powell. Made in 1937, the photography, acting, script are all sublime, and the extras on ... read more »
  
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  - Graham Taylor
  - Stratford-upon-Avon, England
  - 28 Jan 2004 at 16:46
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  Masterpiece At The Edge Of The World
  
  If there was ever any dispute that Michael Powell was one of the greatest directors of the 20th century, a few hours in the company of this DVD will settle all ... read more »
  
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- - zorilla
  - 140 reviews
  - Kew, Richmond
  - 05 Oct 2011 at 18:37
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  The Edge Of The World
  
  Great film which showed the very real struggles islanders had to endure just to exist in such a harsh environment. Good to watch a film with 'real' ... read more »
  
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- - gadaffi
  - 1 review
  - Aberdeenshire
  - 10 Feb 2011 at 06:22
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  The Edge of the World
  
  A fascinating film, providng insight into a way of life that has now disappeared. A few jarring aspects, but on the whole worth making the effort to engage with... read more »
  
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  - Leeds
  - 31 Dec 2010 at 15:34
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  Living on a remote island
  
  A very beautiful film which makes you realize what a wonderful boon blu-ray is to old films like The Edge of the World. A wonderful portrait of life in a remote... read more »
  
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- - Shynney
  - 18 reviews
  - Wales
  - 31 Dec 2010 at 14:28
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  Four-star film, three-star entertainment
  
  An admirable film, and one of a kind although it anticipates the director's I Know Where I'm Going a little. I enjoyed the DVD extra about his ... read more »
  
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- - InspectorSands
  - 209 reviews
  - London
  - 16 Aug 2010 at 14:34
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  The Edge of The World
  
  I absolutely loved this film. The cinemaphotograhy was stunning. Beautiful and moving use of black and white. And was used to show the links between the people ... read more »
  
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- - LoveThunder
  - 16 reviews
  - London
  - 21 Jun 2009 at 13:07
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  - 4
  the edge of the world
  
  not my type of film did not enjoy it one bit.
  
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- - carparking
  - 106 reviews
  - Warrington
  - 20 Feb 2009 at 13:25
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  Pure poetry
  
  Powell had been slaving away in the doldrums of the British supporting feature for a number of years before this opportunity came along, which allowed him the ... read more »
  
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- - Savage
  - 632 reviews
  - London, England
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 11:37
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  Pity the poor cats
  
  Beautiful film that puts images into your head that will stay there forever.
  
  Fascinating to see John Laurie in his prime.
  
  An absolute '... read more »
  
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  - 2nd row from the back, Lincolnshire
  - 20 Sep 2008 at 09:38
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  A Mirror to Times Past
  
  They have been chasing the population out of Scotland and off the Islands for nearly 200 years.This film documents such a tragic diaspora brought about by a ... read more »
  
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  - Wonderland of England
  - 07 Jun 2005 at 20:46
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- - 9
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  Wonderful piece
  
  Truly an amazing piece of cinema from one of the worlds best, Michael Powell. Made in 1937, the photography, acting, script are all sublime, and the extras on ... read more »
  
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- 1240
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Graham Taylor
  - Stratford-upon-Avon, England
  - 28 Jan 2004 at 16:46
- - 7
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  An absorbing film
  
  This picture was a key to the successful career of director Michael Powell. Brilliant DVD with the extra of The Return to Foula where the film was made on the ... read more »
  
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- - BROXHOLM
  - NORFOLK
  - 18 Feb 2004 at 15:12
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  A Mirror to Times Past
  
  They have been chasing the population out of Scotland and off the Islands for nearly 200 years.This film documents such a tragic diaspora brought about by a ... read more »
  
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  - Wonderland of England
  - 07 Jun 2005 at 20:46
- - 3
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  Pure poetry
  
  Powell had been slaving away in the doldrums of the British supporting feature for a number of years before this opportunity came along, which allowed him the ... read more »
  
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- - Savage
  - 632 reviews
  - London, England
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 11:37
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  Michael Powell Strikes Gold Again
  
  Magnificent! It?s clear from the outset, and from the comprehensive & admirable extras, that this is a drama/dramatic reconstruction, rather than a pure ... read more »
  
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  - Bromley, Kent
  - 05 Apr 2005 at 13:50
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  A Delight
  
  Beautiful photography, a moving story, realistic characters with dignity - what more could you want?
  
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- - Alex Van de Weyer
  - Tooting, London
  - 26 Apr 2005 at 22:20
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  Pity the poor cats
  
  Beautiful film that puts images into your head that will stay there forever.
  
  Fascinating to see John Laurie in his prime.
  
  An absolute '... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 2nd row from the back, Lincolnshire
  - 20 Sep 2008 at 09:38
- - 1
  - 0
  The Edge of The World
  
  I absolutely loved this film. The cinemaphotograhy was stunning. Beautiful and moving use of black and white. And was used to show the links between the people ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 773825
- - LoveThunder
  - 16 reviews
  - London
  - 21 Jun 2009 at 13:07
- - 1
  - 0
  The Edge Of The World
  
  Great film which showed the very real struggles islanders had to endure just to exist in such a harsh environment. Good to watch a film with 'real' ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 962605
- - gadaffi
  - 1 review
  - Aberdeenshire
  - 10 Feb 2011 at 06:22
- - 1
  - 0
  Masterpiece At The Edge Of The World
  
  If there was ever any dispute that Michael Powell was one of the greatest directors of the 20th century, a few hours in the company of this DVD will settle all ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 1048119
- - zorilla
  - 140 reviews
  - Kew, Richmond
  - 05 Oct 2011 at 18:37

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