From Vanity Fair · Elise Taylor · · 1m 10s
Scorsese Premieres Lost Film
Scorsese shows 1950s British film Gone to Earth for first time in decades.
In brief
Scorsese shows 1950s British film Gone to Earth for first time in decades. Scorsese premiered the original 1950 British film Gone to Earth at NYFF after restoring it through The Film Foundation. Originally reported by Vanity Fair.
Scorsese at NYFF
Martin Scorsese hosts a screening of Gone to Earth at Lincoln Center during the New York Film Festival.
Lost Film Restored
The Film Foundation restored the original 1950 British film Gone to Earth after tracking it down in the British Film Institute’s archive.
Film’s History
David O. Selznick re-edited and re-shot the film after receiving its cut, releasing it as Wild Heart in 1950.
Scorsese and Schoonmaker
Scorsese and longtime editor Thelma Schoonmaker discuss their film mentorship and marriage.
Scorsese on Color
Scorsese praised the film’s use of Technicolor to highlight small details like teacups in a minister’s home.
“I think one of my favorite things about the color in this particular film is found in the least expected place, which is the minister’s home.”
Cocktail Toast
Scorsese and guests attend a cocktail toast at Rolex’s New York Filmmaker’s Lounge after the premiere.
Gregory’s Arrival
91-year-old André Gregory arrives at the event in New Balances and a paperboy cap.
Scorsese Leaves
Scorsese departs after the premiere to work on his next film What Happens at Night.
“He left because he’s Martin Scorsese.”
In short
Scorsese premiered the original 1950 British film Gone to Earth at NYFF after restoring it through The Film Foundation.
