The Long Day Closes

Terence Davies' autobiographical return to a Liverpool childhood is one of the most vividly evocative acts of cinematic remembrance committed to celluloid.

Our early years are often recalled nostalgically as a halcyon era of innocent pleasures, and Davies' autobiographical return to a Liverpool childhood is one of the most vividly evocative acts of cinematic remembrance. Crucially, his journey back in time involves recreating the past not as a 'story' but as an impressionistic mosaic of small, atmospheric moments assembled according to their emotional import.

Directed by:

Terence Davies

Cast:

Marjorie Yates, Leigh McCormack, Anthony Watson

Country:

UK

Year:

1992

Running time:

85min

Certificate:

12A