Shirley Russell Movies

In 1917, two children take a photograph, which is soon believed by some to be the first scientific evidence of the existence of fairies. Based on the...

A middle-aged man recalls his childhood growing up in and around London during World War II.

During WWII, the United States set up army bases in Great Britain as part of the war effort. Against their proper sensibilities, many of the Brits...

A reader tells a sad story to a listener, who only knocks in response.

The assistant stage manager of a small-time theatrical company is forced to understudy for the leading lady at a matinée performance at which...

The outrageous life of the American dancer of the 1920s, Isadora Duncan, whom Ken Russell described as "part genius and part charlatan".

A young girl (Amelia) is distressed and feeling guilty about losing the wings she was to wear in her school play. Then she notices an angel and...

Parallel stories: 18th century Harrison builds the marine chronometer for safe navigation at sea; 20th century Gould is obsessed with restoring it.

The story of the influential 19th century British poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti and his troubled and somewhat morbid relationship with his wife and his...

A deck-chair attendant at a British resort promotes a film festival featuring a French sexpot.

Ken Russell's silent film treatment of the 19th century comic novel by the Brothers Grossmith - George and Weedon. Starring Bryan Pringle, Avril...

The last five years of Frederick Delius's life through the eyes of a young composer and aide, Eric Fenby.