First thing I thought was how much of a post-war film it is. You can tell it's from 1946. The first part seems like a choice between the free world full of happiness and Heaven, grandiose but full of burocracy. Then it changes into a completely different film.. that I have to say thought ended too soon. The first part had nice timing, but when his trial begins it all happens too fast....
I'm not a fan of Technicolor. In this case it's very nicely used, photographed by Jack Cardiff. The black and white used for heaven is very impressive and the sets are amazing. I quite like that. The film is also known as Stairway to Heaven due to an impressive set piece built for a scene.
I wish I had written more about it when I saw it... I have forgotten most of the things I wanted to say no...
A Matter Of Life and Death
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