Yesterday was a sad day for the world of film as we lost of one the visionaries of British cinema, Ken Russell. The director who was not afraid to be controversial or push boundaries, challenging the norm in countless thought provoking pieces. Here are my personal favourites:
Women In Love (1969)
Ken Russell’s masterpiece The Devils, the story of an outspoken priest (Oliver Reed) facing a corrupt Cardinal who wishes to take-over his fortified town. In order to remove the priest he is set up to be a devil-worshiper in control of a satanically-possessed nunnery. It is not long until witch hunters are called in and the stake is being prepared.I was completely blown away. It’s provocative, disturbing and both wonderfully acted and directed. It also features some of the finest sets used in cinema from Derek Jarman.
Stars: Roger Daltrey, Ringo Starr, Sara Kestelman, Paul Nicolas
This deranged look at the life of composer Frank Liszt is nothing but sheer genius. Despite being slated at the time of release, it’s now a cult classic and a piece of visionary phenomenon. Any film that stars Ringo Starr as The Pope is genius.
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