The rights of the uncomÂmon man must always be respected.
A MatÂter of Life and Death is a 1946 British fanÂtaÂsy-romanÂtic war film directÂed by Michael PowÂell and EmerÂic PressÂburgÂer, and set in EngÂland durÂing the SecÂond World War. The film stars David NivÂen as Peter Carter, a RoyÂal Air Force pilot who, after bailÂing out of his burnÂing plane, finds himÂself in a strange limÂbo between life and death, where he is givÂen the chance to defend his life in a celesÂtial court. The film also stars Kim Hunter as June, the woman Peter falls in love with while awaitÂing his fate. The film’s themes include the valÂue of human life, the powÂer of love, and the posÂsiÂbilÂiÂty of an afterÂlife. The film was shot in TechÂniÂcolÂor at DenÂham Film StuÂdios in DenÂham, BuckÂingÂhamshire, England.
A Matter of Life and Death | 1946 |
Michael Powell | Denham, United Kingdom |