An Airman’s Letter to His Mother. 1941. UK. Directed by Michael Powell. 35mm courtesy Milestone Films. 5 min.
“A poignant, stirring letter from a recently deceased pilot to his mother is read by John Gielgud.” (BFI)
One of Our Aircraft Is Missing. 1942. UK. Written and directed by Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger. 35mm courtesy BFI. 102 min.
“Shot down over occupied Holland, the British crew of a Wellington bomber navigate their way through enemy territory in this suspenseful tale of wartime valour. The first film to feature Powell and Pressburger’s distinctive ‘Written, produced and directed by…’ credit, it also boasted a stellar crew, including David Lean and Ronald Neame, and Googie Withers in a breakthrough role” (BFI).