#694: DAVIES, Terence: The Long Day Closes (1992)
DAVIES, Terence (United Kingdom)
The Long Day Closes [1992]
Spine #694
Blu-ray
Blu-ray
The Long Day Closes is the most gloriously cinematic expression of the unique sensibility of Terence Davies, widely celebrated as Britain's greatest living filmmaker. Suffused with both enchantment and melancholy, this autobiographical film takes on the perspective of a quiet, lonely boy growing up in Liverpool in the 1950s. But rather than employ a straightforward narrative, Davies jumps in and out of time, swoops into fantasies and fears, summons memories and dreams. A singular filmic tapestry, The Long Day Closes is an evocative, movie- and music-besotted portrait of the artist as a young man.
85 minutes
Color
Color
Stereo
1:85:1 aspect ratio
Criterion Release 2014
Director/Writer
Terence Davies was 47 when he wrote and directed The Long Day Closes.
The Film
The Film
Film Rating (0-60):
The Booklet
Twenty-page booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Koresky.
Commentary
By Davies and DP Michael Coulter.
Episode
Of the British television series The South Bank Show from 1992, featuring Davies, footage from the film’s production, and interviews with cast and crew.
Interviews
With executive producer Colin MacCabe and production designer Christopher Hobbs.
Trailer
Extras Rating (0-40):
60
The ExtrasThe Booklet
Twenty-page booklet featuring an essay by critic Michael Koresky.
Commentary
By Davies and DP Michael Coulter.
Episode
Of the British television series The South Bank Show from 1992, featuring Davies, footage from the film’s production, and interviews with cast and crew.
Interviews
With executive producer Colin MacCabe and production designer Christopher Hobbs.
Trailer
Extras Rating (0-40):
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