Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Thelma Schoonmaker Talks Powell, Dubbing at Edinburgh Film Festival
Thelma Schoonmaker, a film editor, talked about her late husband Michael Powell at a film festival.
She shared his ideas about making movies for everyone worldwide.
Schoonmaker doesn't like when movies are dubbed for different countries because it can change the actors' voices.
She also told the audience how Powell never gave up on making movies, even when things were tough.
She mentioned how important it was to Powell to create films for a global audience and how his friend, Martin Scorsese, helped keep his memory alive.
Thelma Schoonmaker discussed her late husband Michael Powell at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
She expressed frustration with sound dubbing in international film releases.
Schoonmaker highlighted Powell's belief in creating films for a global audience.
She mentioned Powell's optimism despite challenges in securing funding for projects.
Martin Scorsese and Bernardo Bertolucci attended Powell's funeral.
- Who
- Thelma Schoonmaker and Michael Powell.
- What
- Thelma Schoonmaker discussed Michael Powell and film dubbing at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
- When
- During a Q&A at the Edinburgh Film Festival, which runs until August 20.
- Where
- Edinburgh Film Festival.
- Why
- Schoonmaker shared her experiences and opinions on film-related topics.
- Event
- Edinburgh Film Festival
- Speaker
- Thelma Schoonmaker
- Subject
- Michael Powell
- Topic
- Film Dubbing
- Powell's Death
- 1990
- Scorsese's Role
- Ignited interest in Powell's work