# Scorsese Premieres Lost Film

> Scorsese shows 1950s British film Gone to Earth for first time in decades.
- Title: Scorsese Premieres Lost Film · Vanity Fair | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: martin scorsese, gone to earth, the film foundation, new york film festival, michael powell, emeric pressburger, thelma schoonmaker, rolle, andré gregory, daniel battsek, lincoln center, Scorsese
- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/story/martin-scorsese-gone-to-earth-nyff
- Author: Elise Taylor
- Published: 2026-10-05T16:57:04.826+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: martin scorsese, gone to earth, the film foundation, new york film festival, michael powell, emeric pressburger, thelma schoonmaker, rolle, andré gregory, daniel battsek, lincoln center
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Scorsese premiered the original 1950 British film Gone to Earth at NYFF after restoring it through The Film Foundation.