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This updated autobiography of one of the most controversial film directors, the creative force behind" Altered States," "The Devils," "The Music Lovers," "The Rainbow," "Tommy," and "Women in Love," is as unconventional and brilliant as his best films. Moving with astonishing assurance through time and space, Russell re-creates his life in a series of interconnected episodes--his 1930s childhood in Southampton; his first sexual experience (watching Disney's "Pinocchio"); his school days at the Nautical College in Pangbourne; early careers in the Merchant Marine and the Royal Air Force; dancing days at the Shepherds Bush Ballet Club; and of course his career as a filmmaker; beginning with an extraordinary interview with Huw Weldon for a job on "Monitor." Full of marvelously funny anecdotes and fascinating insights into the realities of the film director's life, "A British Picture" is a remarkable autobiography.
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With a foreword by Melvyn Bragg. The updated autobiography of Britain's most controversial film director. Moving with astonishing assurance through time and space, Russell recreates his life in a series of interconnected episodes - his 30s childhood in Southampton, his first sexual experience (watching Disney's Pinocchio), his schooldays at the Nautical College, Pangbourne and early careers in the Merchant Marines and the Royal Air Force. Full of marvellously funny anecdotes and fascinating insights, this is a remarkable autobiography.
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Ken Russell has made some of the most daring, disturbing, and beautifully photographed films of all time.
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- PublisherSouthbank Publishing
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1904915329
- ISBN 13 9781904915324
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
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