A Canterbury Tale

Directors Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger (The Red Shoes, Black Narcissus) created an indelible work of art with this timeless film, now lovingly restored and packed with valuable extras. Set amidst the tumult of the second World War, it delivers a profoundly personal journey that follows three modern-day incarnations of Chaucer’s pilgrims—a melancholy “landgirl,” a plainspoken American GI and a resourceful British sergeant—who become waylaid in the English countryside and forced to solve a bizarre village crime en route to a mythical town. Discover for yourself why this cinematic classic has acquired such a passionate following. DVD extras include three documentaries, essays and audio commentary by film historian Ian Christie.