Martin Scorsese's fascination with the dynamic filmmaking duo of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger is more than just admiration; it's foundational to his very essence as a director. The British and Hungarian collaborative team, known as "The Archers," created films which Scorsese discovered during his childhood — films that would come to deeply influence his approach to cinema. In the revealing documentary "Made in England: The Films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger," Scorsese pays homage to the pair's creative genius, which sparked his lifelong obsession with film. Thelma Schoonmaker, Scorsese's esteemed film editor and Powell’s widow, has been pivotal in reviving and honoring the legacy of “The Archers” after Powell's career waned, particularly following the controversy over his 1960 film "Peeping Tom." Schoonmaker and Scorsese's intertwined professional lives and shared passion for Powell and Pressburger's works come together as they have collaboratively restored several of "The Archers'" cinematic masterpieces. They have worked to ensure these films remain celebrated, bringing to light their vivid storytelling and innovative techniques. The documentary arrives at a time when retrospectives honoring Powell and Pressburger are touring institutions like the Museum of Modern Art, allowing a new audience to experience the profound impact of "The Archers." David Hinton, who directed "Made in England," captures the personal investment of Scorsese and Schoonmaker in this visual love letter. Both Scorsese and Schoonmaker contributed substantially to the film, although they are modest about their enormous input. Their professional relationship goes beyond mere collaboration; Schoonmaker talks affectionately about how being married to Powell were the happiest years of her life, highlighting their shared optimism and constant inspiration from one another. Scorsese's work bears the unmistakable imprint of Powell and Pressburger's influence. For instance, the ballet scenes in Powell and Pressburger's "The Red Shoes" informed the way Scorsoccerse shot intense boxing matches in "Raging Bull." Moreover, the marriage of music and visual narrative that characterized "The Archers'" films also weaves through Scorsese’s work, such as in his use of the "Layla" montage in "GoodFellas." As they continue to honor and draw inspiration from Powell and Pressburger, Scorsese and Schoonmaker exemplify a kind of romance with cinema that parallels the deep connection "The Archers" had with their imaginative works. Schoonmaker remains dedicated to her late husband's memory, meticulously going through his diaries with plans to publish them, preserving the story of a man who lived every moment with an unmistakable optimism and an enduring sparkle in his eye.