British Filmmaker Terence Davies Dead at 77

British screenwriter and director Terence Davies passed away. He was 77 years old.

Davies has also directed films including: Distant Voices, Still Lifes (1988), House of Joy (2000) and deep blue sea (2011), died at home after a short illness, it was announced in a statement made on his social media account on Saturday.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Terence Davies, who passed away peacefully at home after a short illness, today, October 7, 2023,” the statement said.

Later, quotes were shared in memory of the late filmmaker. The message continued: “Pulvis et Umbra Sumus ‘We are dust and shadow’ (Horace). “’And remember if you wish, forget if you wish.’ (Christina Rossetti) Terence Davies (1945 – 2023).”

Davies was born in Liverpool on 10 November 1945. In 1972, he enrolled at Coventry Drama School in England with a scholarship given by the Local Education Institution. While he was attending school, Davies submitted his screenplay titled. children According to an obituary published by the BFI this weekend and shared on Davies’ Instagram Story following the announcement of his death, he was presented to the British Film Institute (BFI) Production Board and awarded £8,500 to direct what would be his first short film.

Released in 1976 children The BFI article describes Davies as offering an autobiographical look at his life as a young gay man at Catholic school, growing up with guilt and dealing with his abusive, sick father, and later setting the tone for future projects for BAFTA. aspiring filmmaker.

Davies combines his first autobiographical titles Madonna and Child (1980) and Death and Transfiguration (1983), with childrento create a trilogy. He continued to make successful films Distant Voices, Still Lifes (1988) and adaptations of classic novels, House of Joy (2000), starring Laura Linney and Gillian Anderson – which earned it a BAFTA nomination for the Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film, although it missed out on that award. Billy Elliot – And deep blue sea (2011), starring Tom Hiddleston.

The filmmaker has received awards and recognition throughout his career. His last award-winning films were: A Quiet Passion (2016) told the story of poet Emily Dickinson (Cynthia Nixon). It was nominated for several awards and won three awards, including Best Non-US Film at the 2017 Online Film Critics Circle Awards.

Davis’ biography Blessing (2021), about gay British poet and World War I veteran Siegfried Sassoon, was nominated for a British Independent Film Award in 2021.

The director has spoken about the internal conflict he experienced growing up as a gay Catholic man, including in one of his last interviews of 2021.

“I couldn’t talk myself out of it, I was so excited. There were serious doubts from 15 to 22,” Davies said. Irish Times In 2021. “I fought tooth and nail because I was taught: This is the devil’s work. Once I prayed until my knees bled. “When I started realizing that I was gay, it was a criminal offense in this country.”

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The filmmaker added: “It left a lot of damage. “I’m still full of dos and don’ts.”

During the interview, the director reflected on his own work, touching on comparisons he has made between himself and other filmmakers, and stated that he was “surprised” that there was an audience that went to see his films.

“I look at someone else’s movie and I immediately feel like my movies are of poor quality,” he told the outlet. “I am aware of their mistakes. I think: I should have done this. No, the shot was a little too long. I didn’t make a huge amount of money at the box office. It never ceases to amaze me that it reaches any audience. Because I’ve been to places where three people show up.”

Davies said in 2022: Guard He said he had “lived alone since 1980” and spoke in depth about his life and work, including praising his own film Blessing. “I’m very proud of it, I have to say. I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. It’s amazing from start to finish,” he said, surprising his manager, who noted that it was “a first.” Terence always said nice things about his own films.”

During the conversation, Davies talked about his own “road”, describing it as “a difficult road to travel but I’ve got to be honest about it”.

“I think I accomplished what I set out to do,” he said Guard.