Ken Russell Movies

This biographical film of Czech composer Martinu is in two parts: the first part is a recurring dream; the second, a Freudian analysis of the dream.

DON’T SHOOT THE COMPOSER is far from an ordinary profile of Georges Delerue. It also serves as a calling card for Ken Russell, whose work would...

Ken Russell revisits the life of Elgar, with musical background provided by the composer's works.

A biopic about the eminent composer Sir Arnold Bax.

The updated autobiography of Britain’s most controversial film director, the maker of Women in Love, The Devils, The Music Lovers, Tommy and...

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

A short promotional film for the 2010 Oldenburg Film Festival consisting of various actors and film personalities telling a joke about an...

A portrait of the English composer Gordon Jacob.

The work of professional photographer David Hurn, shown tackling a wide range of subjects from fashion to photojournalism to candid paparazzo shots.

Documentary by Ken Russell that shows Alice traveling through a century of Russian's history, from the period of Tsarism, through Socialism and...

Documentary presenting Alan Parker’s view of British cinema with comments from Richard Lester and others and location report from King’s...

John Betjeman reminisces on Britain's great historical exhibitions since the 1870s: including Alexandra Palace, the Empire Exhibition at Wembley and...

A parable made in the manner of an old silent comedy about artistry and illusion.

Video promo for Pandora's Box: It's All Coming Back to Me Now

The life of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner and his numeromania.

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

On-set footage of the film The Devils (1971) with commentary by editor Mike Bradsell

Poet John Betjeman is shown visiting locations including Vauxhall Park, Aldersgate Street station, Camden Town and Hatfield, where he recites a...

Mrs Wilhelmina Sterling shows her vast collection of pre-Raphaelite paintings, pottery and other artefacts at her home in Battersea.

One of the most conceptually original of all the films that Ken Russell made for Monitor, this imagines an expedition of alien archaeologists...