Distant Voices Still Lives (Original title)Distant Voices (Working title)Still Lives (Working title)Distant Voices, Still Lives (Alternative title)Entfernte Stimmen - Stilleben (Alternative title)
Dates: 1988 (Copyright), 14 October 1988 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, Federal Republic of GermanyDirected by: Terence Davies
Synopsis: Autobiographical film. Memories of growing up as part of a large working-class Catholic family in Liverpool. Centred around the Davies family, key events include the marriage of their eldest child and the funeral of their father both of which evoke memories of the family's past, including life through the war years.
Genres: Biopic, Historical drama
Subjects: Liverpool, Autobiographies, 1940s, 1950s, Nostalgia
Releases
Date: 13 October 1988Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundRuntime: 84 mins Length: 7523 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: April 2016Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 85 mins Language: EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: DVD reviews: Distant Voices, Still Lives,Author: SPRING, Katherine Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v18 n10 October 2008 Pages: 42-45
Title: Diamonds are foreverAuthor: NOWELL-SMITH, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comprehensive history of the BFI, including Sight & Sound, The NFT and the BFI Production Board. Plus a sidebar on some of the most acclaimed films produced by the Production Board
In: Empire n215 May 2007 Page: 52
Title: In Cinemas: Distant Voices, Still LivesAuthor: PARKINSON, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v17 n10 October 2007 Page: 85
Title: Reviews: DVDs: Distant Voices, Still LivesAuthor: BROOKE, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v50th 2006 Page: 181
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v50th 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include restoration contact details.
In: Screen v46 n4 Winter 2005 Pages: 401-414
Title: Thresholds: film as film and the aesthetic experienceAuthor: KUHN, Annette Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Using a psychoanalytic framework and rereading of some of the ideas of André Bazin the author explores the "aesthetic experience that cinema is capable of offering". With refere- nce to: MANDY, DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES and RATCATCHER.
In: National Film Theatre Programmes Sept/Oct 2003 Page: 29
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - Sept/Oct 2003: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen v40 n1 Spring 1999 Pages: 1-16
Title: The poetry of the ordinary: Terence Davies and the social...Author: HUNT, Martin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A consideration of Terence Davies' films as postmodern texts and a proposal that it is their postmodernity that allows the films to operate successfully within both a British and European tradition.
In: Cinema Scope n1 1999 Pages: 37-38
Title: Cinema Scope reviewAuthor: WINTER, Jessica Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of films shown in 1999 Toronto International Film Festival.
In: Metro n116 1998 Pages: 53-54
Title: Distant Voices, Still LivesAuthor: DANKS, Adrian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n77 November 1995 Page: 61
Title: Global village: Terence DaviesAuthor: CAVANAGH, David Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Terence Davies discusses his autobiographical DISTANT VOICES STILL LIVES (1988) and his newest project, an adaptation of "The Neon Bible" a novel by John Kennedy Toole.
In: Film Ireland n30 Jul/Aug 1992 Pages: 18-19
Title: Long Day's JourneyAuthor: DUANE, Paul Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Terence Davies discusses DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES, THE LONG DAY CLOSES and autobiographical filmmaking.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n1 May 1992 Pages: 11-13
Title: Half way to paradiseAuthor: CAUGHIE, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparison between LONG DAYS CLOSES and DISTANT VOICES STILL LIVES.
In: Screen v32 n2 Summer 1991 Pages: 209-219
Title: Condition criticalAuthor: KEIGHRON, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An examination of some of the historical problems of politically left film and television criticism with particular reference to the left's response to DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES (1988) and A VERY BRITISH COUP (1988).
In: Film und Fernsehen n6/7 Jun/Jul 1991 Pages: 2-6
Title: Verteufelt durch Worte.Author: KNAUF, Thomas Article type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Interview with Terence Davies in which he talks about his work and British film making.
In: Positif n335 January 1989 Pages: 48-49
Title: Un film mélopéeAuthor: NIEL, Philippe Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Cinema Papers n73 May 1989 Page: 62,63
Title: [Cinema Papers - n73 May 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v304 n46 2 Nov 1988 Page: 5,6
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v304 n46 2 Nov 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n947 12 Oct 1988 Page: 37
Title: [Time Out - n947 12 Oct 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 18 May 1988 Page: 42
Title: [Variety - 18 May 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Released with STILL LIVES as one film.
In: Films and Filming n400 January 1988 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Films and Filming - n400 January 1988: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: The Listener v120 n3084 13 Oct 1988 Page: 39
Title: [The Listener - v120 n3084 13 Oct 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n946 5 Oct 1988 Pages: 16-17
Title: [Time Out - n946 5 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n409 October 1988 Page: 31, 32
Title: [Films and Filming - n409 October 1988: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n409 October 1988 Pages: 9-11
Title: [Films and Filming - n409 October 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Davies talks about his childhood, the translation of some of his experiences into the film, and the writing and production of the film.
In: Sight and Sound v57 n4 Autumn 1988 Pages: 282-283
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n4 Autumn 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n657 October 1988 Pages: 293-294
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n657 October 1988: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n674 15 Oct 1988 Page: 57
Title: [Screen International - n674 15 Oct 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Comment v24 n5 Sep/Oct 1988 Pages: 13-18
Title: [Film Comment - v24 n5 Sep/Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the director about the film.
In: City Limits n367 13 Oct 1988 Pages: 17-18, 29
Title: [City Limits - n367 13 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Davies
In: Sight and Sound v57 n1 Winter 1987/88 Page: 4
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n1 Winter 1987/88: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the making of this and the sequel, STILL LIVES.
In: Screen International n621 10 Oct 1987 Page: 30
Title: [Screen International - n621 10 Oct 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
In: Broadcast 14 Feb 1986 Page: 26
Title: [Broadcast - 14 Feb 1986: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Stills n25 March 1986 Pages: 36-39
Title: [Stills - n25 March 1986: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Davies.
In: Time Out n832 30 Jul 1986 Pages: 26-27
Title: [Time Out - n832 30 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Three Sixty° n7 April 1986 Page: 10
Title: [Three Sixty° - n7 April 1986: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Screen International n517 5 Oct 1985 Page: 69
Title: [Screen International - n517 5 Oct 1985: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n518 12 Oct 1985 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n518 12 Oct 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details.
In: Three Sixty° n5 August 1985 Page: 7
Title: [Three Sixty° - n5 August 1985: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Stills n22 November 1985 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Stills - n22 November 1985: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits, locations, details.
Author: MAZIERSKA, Ewa Pages: xii, 293 pages
Description: Includes a chapter on News from Ideological Antiquity - Marx/Eisenstein/The Capital (2008).
Title: cinema of Britain and Ireland
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Pages: xvi, 285 p.
Title: Terence Davies
Author: EVERETT, Wendy Pages: ix, 246 p.
Title: seeing century: film, vision, and identity
Author: EVERETT, Wendy Pages: 210 p.
Title: Fires were started: British cinema and Thatcherism
Author: FRIEDMAN, Lester D. Pages: 320p.
Description: DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES pp. 237-250 Terence DAVIES pp. 237-250 Stephen FREARS pp. 221-235 Peter GREENAWAY pp. 255-276 Derek JARMAN pp. 278-291 Nicolas ROEG pp. 204-219 Ken RUSSELL pp. 188-202
Title: A modest pageant: six screenplays
Author: DAVIES, Terence Pages: 189p.
Title: English cinema and cultural identity under Thatcherism
Author: HAEFFNER, Nicholas Pages: 265 p.
Description: Thesis (PhD) in Media and Cultural Studies-University of Sussex, [ca.1995].
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(28)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7548 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-655353
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1489606
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637375
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Digital materials(5)
Description: DPXBFI identifier: N-744096
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: DPXBFI identifier: N-744243
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAVBFI identifier: N-744365
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAVBFI identifier: N-744437
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637375
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
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Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-630098
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: C-1393774
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Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 80.3 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1393887
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1489606
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231518
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(18)
Description: 16mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 3033 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-998123
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 3033 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1201579
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Base: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 9000 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1392576
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 7578 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-1202588
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour InterpositiveBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 7578 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-998112
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7582 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-655351
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7570 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-655352
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 912 FeetStock date: 2006BFI identifier: C-1508788
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 912 FeetStock date: 2006BFI identifier: C-1508789
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7508 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-654975
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7548 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-655353
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm MagneticBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 8600 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1392575
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 9000 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-654974
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 8300 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-658442
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Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 400 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1431380
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Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 700 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1392578
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm NegativeBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 7578 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-1202589
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 7578 FeetStock date: 1985BFI identifier: C-1050633
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1988 (Copyright), 14 October 1988 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, Federal Republic of GermanyDirected by: Terence Davies
Synopsis: Autobiographical film. Memories of growing up as part of a large working-class Catholic family in Liverpool. Centred around the Davies family, key events include the marriage of their eldest child and the funeral of their father both of which evoke memories of the family's past, including life through the war years.
Genres: Biopic, Historical drama
Subjects: Liverpool, Autobiographies, 1940s, 1950s, Nostalgia
Releases
Date: 13 October 1988Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - SoundRuntime: 84 mins Length: 7523 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: April 2016Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 85 mins Language: EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(131)
©: Terence Davies, Production Company/Presents: British Film Institute Production Board, In association with: Channel Four, ZDF - Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen, Presented in association with: Film Four International, Executive Producer: Colin MacCabe, Producer: Jennifer Howarth, Executive in Charge of Production: Jill Pack, Production Manager: Sarah Swords, Production Manager: Olivia Stewart, Production Accountant: Sheryl Leonardo, Production Assistant: Olivia Stewart, Production Assistant: Lil Sterling, Runner: Ian Francis, Runner: George Barbero, Runner: Richard Bridgwood, Runner: Sholto Roeg, Tony McCaffrey, 1st Assistant Director [1985]: Andy Powell, 1st Assistant Director [1987]: Andy Powell, Glynn Purcell, 2nd Assistant Director: Marc Munden, Matthew Evans, Continuity: Claire Hughes Smith, Melanie Matthews, Casting: Priscilla John, Written by: Terence Davies, Photography: William Diver, Photography: Patrick Duval, Stunt Photography: Arthur Wooster, Camera Operator: Harriet Cox, Focus Puller: Jeremy Read, Stunt Focus Puller: Martin Kenzie, Clapper Loader: Maggie Gormley, Caren Moy, Stunt Clapper Loader: Nicholas Penn, Electrician: Geoff Burlinson, Electrician: Chris Polden, Electrician: Gary Nagle, Electrician: Tim Church, Stunt Electrician: Chris Polden, Stunt Electrician: Gary Willis, Geoffrey Quick, Grip: Malcolm Huse, Grip: Kevin Fraser, Grip: Bill Venables, Grip: Nobby Roker, Stills Photographer: Mike Abrahams, Special Effects: Richard Roberts, Editor: William Diver, Editing in collaboration with: Geraldine Creed, Toby Benton, Editing Assistant: Mick McCarthy, Art Director: Miki van Zwanenberg, Art Director: Jocelyn James, Assistant Art Director: Sheila Gillie, Assistant Art Director: Mark Stevenson, Scenic Artist: Penny Fielding, Scenic Artist: Joy Fielding, Scenic Artist: Sarah Thwaites, Painter: Lynne Whiteread, Standby Props: Dave Allen, Pat Harkins, Construction: Acme Construction, Construction: Colin Rutter, Hank Schumacher, Constructivist: Susan Mclenachan, Alastair Gow, Carpenter: Kevin Huse, Richard Ede, Costume Designer: Monica Howe, Assistant Wardrobe: Simon Murray, Hair and Make-up: Lesley Rouvray-Lawson, Hair and Make-up: Aileen Seaton, Hair and Make-up: Eric Scruby, Hair and Make-up: Jan Archibald, Hair and Make-up: Lesley Sanders, Hair and Make-up: Gerry Jones, Elizabeth Moss, Stunt Make-up: Jenny Shircore, Titles: Plume Design, Film Laboratory: Metrocolor (London), Lab Supervisor: Ron Barber, Clive Noakes, Harmonica [Musician]: Tommy Reilly, Music Recording Engineer: Antony Howell, Music Recording Engineer: Mark Brown, Eric Tomlinson, Sound Recordist: Moya Burns, Colin Nicolson, Boom Operator: Christine Felce, Boom Operator: Rupert Castle, Sound Mixer: Aad Wirtz, Ian Turner, Sound Re-recorded at: Cinelingual, Ladbroke Films, Dubbing Editor: Alex Mackie, Assistant Dubbing Editor: Andrew Melhuish, Stunt Co-ordinator: Alf Joint, Stuntman: Bill Weston, Camera Equipment: Cine-Europe Ltd, Camera Equipment: Griphouse, Cinefocus, Lighting Equipment: Film & TV Services, Catering: Locaters, Set Meals: Philip Small, Set Meals: Paul Caldicott, Jutahmart Small, With Special Thanks to: Peter Sainsbury, With Special Thanks to: Mamoun Hassan, With Special Thanks to: The McKee School, With Special Thanks to: A.R.T. Casting, With Special Thanks to: Gill Hallifax, With Special Thanks to: Larry Sider, With Special Thanks to: Max Marrable, With Special Thanks to: Frank Reynolds, With Special Thanks to: David Hill, With Special Thanks to: David Gamble, With Special Thanks to: BBC Archives, With Special Thanks to: British Library National Sound Archive, With Special Thanks to: Denis Norden, With Special Thanks to: Steve Race, With Special Thanks to: Roy Hudd, With Special Thanks to: Gillian Reynolds, With Special Thanks to: Robert Lockhart, With Special Thanks to: Pat Carus, With Special Thanks to: Father Ashworth, Father Thompson, Publicity: Liz Reddish, [Commentator on DVD]: Terence Davies
Cast
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Freda Dowie (Mrs Davies, the mother), Pete Postlethwaite (Tommy Davies, the father), Angela Walsh (Eileen), Dean Williams (Tony), Lorraine Ashbourne (Maisie), Sally Davies (Eileen as a child), Nathan Walsh (Tony as a child), Susan Flanagan (Maisie as a child), Michael Starke (Dave, Eileen's husband), Vincent Maguire (George, Maisie's husband), Antonia Mallen (Rose, Tony's wife), Debi Jones (Micky), Chris Darwin (Red), Marie Jelliman (Jingles), Andrew Schofield (Les), Anne Dyson (granny), Jean Boht (Aunty Nell), Alan Bird (baptismal priest), Pauline Quirke (Doreen), Matthew Long (Mr Spaull), Frances Dell (Margie), Carl Chase (Uncle Ted, Tommy's brother), Roy Ford (wedding priest), Terry Melia, John Thomalla (military policeman), John Carr (registrar), John Michie (soldier), Jeanette Moseley (barmaid), Ina Clough (licensee), Chris Benson, Judith Barker, Tom Williamson, Lorraine Michaels (Rose's family)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(40)
In: Film International v7 n2 2009 Pages: 70-72Title: DVD reviews: Distant Voices, Still Lives,Author: SPRING, Katherine Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v18 n10 October 2008 Pages: 42-45
Title: Diamonds are foreverAuthor: NOWELL-SMITH, Geoffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comprehensive history of the BFI, including Sight & Sound, The NFT and the BFI Production Board. Plus a sidebar on some of the most acclaimed films produced by the Production Board
In: Empire n215 May 2007 Page: 52
Title: In Cinemas: Distant Voices, Still LivesAuthor: PARKINSON, David Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v17 n10 October 2007 Page: 85
Title: Reviews: DVDs: Distant Voices, Still LivesAuthor: BROOKE, Michael Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v50th 2006 Page: 181
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v50th 2006: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits include restoration contact details.
In: Screen v46 n4 Winter 2005 Pages: 401-414
Title: Thresholds: film as film and the aesthetic experienceAuthor: KUHN, Annette Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Using a psychoanalytic framework and rereading of some of the ideas of André Bazin the author explores the "aesthetic experience that cinema is capable of offering". With refere- nce to: MANDY, DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES and RATCATCHER.
In: National Film Theatre Programmes Sept/Oct 2003 Page: 29
Title: [National Film Theatre Programmes - Sept/Oct 2003: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen v40 n1 Spring 1999 Pages: 1-16
Title: The poetry of the ordinary: Terence Davies and the social...Author: HUNT, Martin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A consideration of Terence Davies' films as postmodern texts and a proposal that it is their postmodernity that allows the films to operate successfully within both a British and European tradition.
In: Cinema Scope n1 1999 Pages: 37-38
Title: Cinema Scope reviewAuthor: WINTER, Jessica Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews of films shown in 1999 Toronto International Film Festival.
In: Metro n116 1998 Pages: 53-54
Title: Distant Voices, Still LivesAuthor: DANKS, Adrian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Empire n77 November 1995 Page: 61
Title: Global village: Terence DaviesAuthor: CAVANAGH, David Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Terence Davies discusses his autobiographical DISTANT VOICES STILL LIVES (1988) and his newest project, an adaptation of "The Neon Bible" a novel by John Kennedy Toole.
In: Film Ireland n30 Jul/Aug 1992 Pages: 18-19
Title: Long Day's JourneyAuthor: DUANE, Paul Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Terence Davies discusses DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES, THE LONG DAY CLOSES and autobiographical filmmaking.
In: Sight and Sound v2 n1 May 1992 Pages: 11-13
Title: Half way to paradiseAuthor: CAUGHIE, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Comparison between LONG DAYS CLOSES and DISTANT VOICES STILL LIVES.
In: Screen v32 n2 Summer 1991 Pages: 209-219
Title: Condition criticalAuthor: KEIGHRON, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An examination of some of the historical problems of politically left film and television criticism with particular reference to the left's response to DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES (1988) and A VERY BRITISH COUP (1988).
In: Film und Fernsehen n6/7 Jun/Jul 1991 Pages: 2-6
Title: Verteufelt durch Worte.Author: KNAUF, Thomas Article type: InterviewLanguage: German
Description: Interview with Terence Davies in which he talks about his work and British film making.
In: Positif n335 January 1989 Pages: 48-49
Title: Un film mélopéeAuthor: NIEL, Philippe Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Cinema Papers n73 May 1989 Page: 62,63
Title: [Cinema Papers - n73 May 1989: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v304 n46 2 Nov 1988 Page: 5,6
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v304 n46 2 Nov 1988: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Time Out n947 12 Oct 1988 Page: 37
Title: [Time Out - n947 12 Oct 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 18 May 1988 Page: 42
Title: [Variety - 18 May 1988: no known title]Language: English
Description: Released with STILL LIVES as one film.
In: Films and Filming n400 January 1988 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Films and Filming - n400 January 1988: no known title]Article type: Location ReportLanguage: English
In: The Listener v120 n3084 13 Oct 1988 Page: 39
Title: [The Listener - v120 n3084 13 Oct 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n946 5 Oct 1988 Pages: 16-17
Title: [Time Out - n946 5 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n409 October 1988 Page: 31, 32
Title: [Films and Filming - n409 October 1988: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Films and Filming n409 October 1988 Pages: 9-11
Title: [Films and Filming - n409 October 1988: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Davies talks about his childhood, the translation of some of his experiences into the film, and the writing and production of the film.
In: Sight and Sound v57 n4 Autumn 1988 Pages: 282-283
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n4 Autumn 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v55 n657 October 1988 Pages: 293-294
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v55 n657 October 1988: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n674 15 Oct 1988 Page: 57
Title: [Screen International - n674 15 Oct 1988: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Comment v24 n5 Sep/Oct 1988 Pages: 13-18
Title: [Film Comment - v24 n5 Sep/Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with the director about the film.
In: City Limits n367 13 Oct 1988 Pages: 17-18, 29
Title: [City Limits - n367 13 Oct 1988: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Davies
In: Sight and Sound v57 n1 Winter 1987/88 Page: 4
Title: [Sight and Sound - v57 n1 Winter 1987/88: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the making of this and the sequel, STILL LIVES.
In: Screen International n621 10 Oct 1987 Page: 30
Title: [Screen International - n621 10 Oct 1987: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details
In: Broadcast 14 Feb 1986 Page: 26
Title: [Broadcast - 14 Feb 1986: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Stills n25 March 1986 Pages: 36-39
Title: [Stills - n25 March 1986: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Davies.
In: Time Out n832 30 Jul 1986 Pages: 26-27
Title: [Time Out - n832 30 Jul 1986: no known title]Language: English
In: Three Sixty° n7 April 1986 Page: 10
Title: [Three Sixty° - n7 April 1986: no known title]Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
In: Screen International n517 5 Oct 1985 Page: 69
Title: [Screen International - n517 5 Oct 1985: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: Screen International n518 12 Oct 1985 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n518 12 Oct 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Details.
In: Three Sixty° n5 August 1985 Page: 7
Title: [Three Sixty° - n5 August 1985: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
In: Stills n22 November 1985 Pages: 27-28
Title: [Stills - n22 November 1985: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits, locations, details.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(7)
Title: Marx at the movies: revisiting history, theory and practiceAuthor: MAZIERSKA, Ewa Pages: xii, 293 pages
Description: Includes a chapter on News from Ideological Antiquity - Marx/Eisenstein/The Capital (2008).
Title: cinema of Britain and Ireland
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian Pages: xvi, 285 p.
Title: Terence Davies
Author: EVERETT, Wendy Pages: ix, 246 p.
Title: seeing century: film, vision, and identity
Author: EVERETT, Wendy Pages: 210 p.
Title: Fires were started: British cinema and Thatcherism
Author: FRIEDMAN, Lester D. Pages: 320p.
Description: DISTANT VOICES, STILL LIVES pp. 237-250 Terence DAVIES pp. 237-250 Stephen FREARS pp. 221-235 Peter GREENAWAY pp. 255-276 Derek JARMAN pp. 278-291 Nicolas ROEG pp. 204-219 Ken RUSSELL pp. 188-202
Title: A modest pageant: six screenplays
Author: DAVIES, Terence Pages: 189p.
Title: English cinema and cultural identity under Thatcherism
Author: HAEFFNER, Nicholas Pages: 265 p.
Description: Thesis (PhD) in Media and Cultural Studies-University of Sussex, [ca.1995].
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(28)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7548 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-655353
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1489606
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637375
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Digital materials(5)
Description: DPXBFI identifier: N-744096
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: DPXBFI identifier: N-744243
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAVBFI identifier: N-744365
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WAVBFI identifier: N-744437
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Description: WMVBFI identifier: N-637375
Status: Viewing - Digital file is accessible to view within BFI
Video materials(5)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-630098
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: C-1393774
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 80.3 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1393887
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Description: DVDBFI identifier: C-1489606
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-231518
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Film materials(18)
Description: 16mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 3033 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-998123
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 16mm Re-recorded NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundLength: 3033 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1201579
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication
Description: 35mm Base: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 9000 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1392576
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 7578 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-1202588
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film - suitable for duplication (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour InterpositiveBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 7578 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-998112
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7582 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-655351
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7570 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-655352
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 912 FeetStock date: 2006BFI identifier: C-1508788
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: PolyesterSound: CombinedLength: 912 FeetStock date: 2006BFI identifier: C-1508789
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 7508 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-654975
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: CTASound: CombinedLength: 7548 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-655353
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm MagneticBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 8600 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1392575
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 9000 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-654974
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 8300 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-658442
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 400 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1431380
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 700 FeetStock date: 1988BFI identifier: C-1392578
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm NegativeBase: PolyesterSound: SoundLength: 7578 FeetStock date: 1987BFI identifier: C-1202589
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteLength: 7578 FeetStock date: 1985BFI identifier: C-1050633
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film