Terence Davies

Filmmaker and screenwriter for 'Distant Voices'

Terence Davies - Filmmaker and screenwriter for 'Distant Voices'
Born

November 10th, 1945
79 years ago

Died

2023
2 years ago — 78 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent English filmmaker and screenwriter, primarily recognized for a distinctive style that blends autobiographical elements and lyrical storytelling. Early works include 'Distant Voices, Still Lives', which received critical acclaim and established a significant presence in the British film industry. The film was awarded the Best Director at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. Other notable works include 'The Long Day Closes' and 'The House of Mirth'. Davies also ventured into more recent projects such as 'A Quiet Passion', a biographical film about poet Emily Dickinson. His films frequently explore themes of memory, loss, and identity through a unique visual aesthetic and rich character development.

Directed 'Distant Voices, Still Lives'

Received Best Director at Cannes for 'Distant Voices'

Directed 'A Quiet Passion'

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