Terence Davies

Born: 1945-11-10

Birthplace: Liverpool, England, UK

Biography

Terence Davies (10 November 1945 — 7 October 2023) was an English writer-director and former novelist. As a filmmaker, Davies is noted for his recurring themes of emotional (and sometimes physical) endurance, the influence of memory on everyday life and the potentially crippling effects of dogmatic religiosity on the emotional life of individuals and societies. Stylistically, Davies' works are notable for their symmetrical compositions, "symphonic" structure and measured pace.

Known For

Benediction
The House of Mirth
The Deep Blue Sea
A Quiet Passion
Distant Voices, Still Lives
Sunset Song
The Long Day Closes
The Terence Davies Trilogy
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
My Letter to the World: A Journey Through the Life of Emily Dickinson

Top Movie Credits

Benediction Director
Sunset Song Screenplay