Distant Voices, Still Lives

Dir. Terence Davies
1962, 85m, 15+

Distant Voices, Still Lives is a strikingly intimate portrait of working class life in 1940s and 1950s Liverpool. Directed and written by Terence Davies, the film draws from his own family memories. It focuses on the real-life experiences of his mother, sisters and brother whose lives are thwarted by their brutal, sadistic father, played with chilling menace by Pete Postlethwaite. The film explores beauty and terror in equal measure. Davies skilfully uses the traditional family gatherings of births, marriages and deaths to paint a lyrical portrait of family life. This is a tale of love, grief, and the highs and lows of being human. It is a 'poetry of the everyday' that is at once deeply autobiographical and universally resonant.

Taking its name from this film, Distant Voices is a brand new film strand at CCA for 2010/2011, celebrating iconic films by British filmmakers, including Sally Potter and Powell & Pressburger. The films selected span the 20th century, tracing the social struggles and filmic innovations of that period. The screenings offer a rare chance to see overlooked masterpieces such as I Know Where I’m Going, and well loved classics like Whisky Galore! From gritty depictions of mid-century northern England, to intricately plotted film noir, the programme showcases the depth, diversity and genius of British cinema.

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