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Two men in formal evening wear, one with a bow tie and the other with a waistcoat, standing together.
Review

Benediction

by Adam Woodward

Ter­ence Davies explores the trag­ic and com­plex life of World War I poet Siegfried Sas­soon in this ele­gant­ly mov­ing biopic.

4
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
Two women in 19th-century dresses and parasols walking on a path in a park.
Review

A Quiet Passion

by Sophie Monks Kaufman

Cyn­thia Nixon gives an aston­ish­ing per­for­mance as the tor­tured Amer­i­can poet Emi­ly Dickinson.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
A person covered in straw sheaves standing in a golden wheat field.
Review

Sunset Song

by David Jenkins

This Ter­ence Davies pas­sion project show­cas­es an incan­des­cent per­for­mance from Agy­ness Deyn.

5
Anticipation
5
Enjoyment
5
In Retrospect
A woman with dark hair and a serious expression, wearing a red coat, standing in a doorway.
Review

The Deep Blue Sea

by Jason Wood

Ter­ence Davies’ wartime tra­gi-romance is film­mak­ing of the high­est order.

5
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect