Terence Davies
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Terence Davies
Sunset Song
2015
Benediction
2021
Filmography
Acting (7)
2025
The Gates of Heavenas Self
2023
Passing Timeas Narrator (voice)
6.3
2021
But Why?as Narrator (voice)
2008
Of Time and the Cityas Self - Narrator (voice)
7.1
2007
Doris Day: Virgin Territoryas Self
7.0
Production & Directing (33)
2024
Home! Home!Writer
10.0
2023
Passing TimeDirector
6.3
2023
Passing TimeWriter
6.3
2021
BenedictionDirector
6.1
2021
BenedictionWriter
6.1
2021
But Why?Director
2021
But Why?Writer
2016
A Quiet PassionWriter
6.0
2016
A Quiet PassionDirector
6.0
2015
Sunset SongDirector
6.2
2015
Sunset SongScreenplay
6.2
2011
The Deep Blue SeaDirector
5.9
2011
The Deep Blue SeaScreenplay
5.9
2008
Of Time and the CityWriter
7.1
2008
Of Time and the CityDirector
7.1
2000
The House of MirthDirector
6.2
2000
The House of MirthScreenplay
6.2
1995
The Neon BibleDirector
6.1
1995
The Neon BibleScreenplay
6.1
1992
The Long Day ClosesWriter
7.2
1992
The Long Day ClosesDirector
7.2
1988
Distant Voices, Still LivesDirector
6.9
1988
6.9
1983
6.5
1983
The Terence Davies TrilogyDirector
6.5
1983
Death and TransfigurationDirector
6.1
1983
6.1
1980
Madonna and ChildDirector
6.1
1980
Madonna and ChildWriter
6.1
1980
BoogieDirector
1976
ChildrenDirector
5.7
1976
ChildrenWriter
5.7
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The Post Office GirlScreenplay