Terence Davies

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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.

Career Overview

Terence Davies has 40 screen credits in a career dating back to 1976. Signature works include Benediction, The Deep Blue Sea, The House of Mirth. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Directing
Gender
male
Known Credits
40
Birth Date
1945-11-10 00:00:00
Birth Place
Liverpool, England, UK

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