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Ken Russell
AuthorBooks · Second hand1927-2011
Henry Kenneth Alfred Russell was a British film director, known for his pioneering work in television and film and for his flamboyant and controversial style. His films were mainly liberal adaptations of existing texts, or biographies, notably of composers of the Romantic era. Russell began directing for the BBC, where he made creative adaptations of composers' lives which were unusual for the time. He also directed many feature films independently and for studios.
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Titles
10
Featured books
5
Curiosities
About Ken Russell
Birth
1927
Death
2011
First book
1956
Years writing
55
Henry Kenneth Alfred Russell was a British film director, known for his pioneering work in television and film and for his flamboyant and controversial style. His films were mainly liberal adaptations of existing texts, or biographies, notably of composers of the Romantic era. Russell began directing for the BBC, where he made creative adaptations of composers' lives which were unusual for the time. He also directed many feature films independently and for studios.
Ken Russell was a versatile British filmmaker who excelled as a director, actor, screenwriter, and producer.
Born in Southampton in 1927, he left an indelible mark on the history of film and television.
His autobiography, A British Picture, offers an intimate look at his prolific and creative career.
Throughout his life, he contributed to 69 works exploring various facets of audiovisual art.
Beyond cinema, Russell demonstrated an intellectual interest in topics such as puzzles and intelligence tests.
