The Mind Benders (Dearden, 1963): BFI Southbank, NFT3, 6pm
This fascinating Basil Dearden Cold War-era thriller (which also screens on October 2nd) is is part of the excellent Martin Scorsese's Hidden gems of British Cinema season at BFI Southbank. Details here.
BFI introduction:
Most often associated with his issue-driven ‘social problem’ films, the
prolific Basil Dearden’s work – made with producer Michael Relph – in
fact ranged far more widely. Continuing his move away from matinee-idol
roles, Bogarde plays a scientist who undergoes a series of dangerous
sensory-deprivation experiments that leave him susceptible to
brainwashing. A fascinating fusion of domestic drama with Cold War-era
paranoia.
James Bell
Here (and above) is the trailer.
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