Homage
Distant Voices Still Lives / Distant Voices Still Lives
United Kingdom
Directors: Terence Davies
Director's bio
Terence Davies was a distinguished British screenwriter, film director, and novelist. Renowned for his autobiographical films, such as Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) and The Long Day Closes (1992), as well as literary adaptations like The House of Mirth (2000) and Sunset Song (2015), he was celebrated as one of the greatest British directors of his time. His final works, A Quiet Passion (2016) and Benediction (2021), focused on influential literary figures Emily Dickinson and Siegfried Sassoon, respectively. Terence Davies left an indelible mark on cinema with his unique storytelling and directorial prowess.
Terence Davies was a distinguished British screenwriter, film director, and novelist. Renowned for his autobiographical films, such as Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) and The Long Day Closes (1992), as well as literary adaptations like The House of Mirth (2000) and Sunset Song (2015), he was celebrated as one of the greatest British directors of his time. His final works, A Quiet Passion (2016) and Benediction (2021), focused on influential literary figures Emily Dickinson and Siegfried Sassoon, respectively. Terence Davies left an indelible mark on cinema with his unique storytelling and directorial prowess.
Synopsis
Siblings Maisie and Tony, along with their mother, gather for their sister Eileen's wedding. It is a joyous occasion, but through flashbacks, it becomes clear that the family was not always happy. Their father was physically abusive to his wife, leaving the children emotionally traumatized. As a result, the children have grown into unhappy adults, looking for love they didn't receive when they were young.Details of Cast
Freda Dowie, Peter Postlethwaite, Angela Walsh, Dean Williams, Lorraine AshbourneDetails of Crew
Cinematography: William Diver, Patrick Duval Edited by William DiverProducer Details
Jennifer HowarthWriter Details
Terence DaviesStills
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