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The Boy Who Turned Yellow (1972) is the last film collaboration by the British filmmakers Powell & Pressburger.

Story

John (Mark Dightam) is a bit of a day-dreamer, always drifting off during his lessons.

He is sent home for not paying attention during a lesson on electricity. But on the tube on the way home suddenly the train and everyone in it turns yellow. The doctor (Esmond Knight) declares that it's harmless and should wear off soon but that evening John hears noises from his television set and meets Nic (short for Electronic) (Robert Eddison). A strange adventure ensues which involves pet mice and John's threatened execution at the Tower of London.

Or was it all a dream?

Production

This strange little (55 min) film was the last film made by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. They also brought in some of their old colleagues from 'The Archers like cinematographer Christopher Challis and actor Esmond Knight.

Awards

The film won a "Chiffy" award from the Children's Film Foundation. The "Chiffy" award was voted for by the children themselves.

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