The Terence Davies Trilogy DVD   British Film Institute

Before Distant Voices, Still Lives and The Long Day Closes confirmed his status as one of the cinematic masters of our day, these three short early films by Terence Davies reveal a filmmaker of great early promise. In stark black and white, Davies excavates the life of his fictional alter ego, Robert Tucker, in a narrative that slips like a shuffled pack of cards between childhood, middle age and death, shaping the raw materials of his own life into a rich tapestry of experiences and impressions. Over the course of these films, we witness the emergence of Davies' singular talent, the refinement of his technique and a director, growing in confidence, soon to become feted as British cinema's greatest film poet.

Special Features
Full Feature Commentary By Terence Davies, Filmed Interview With Terence Davies, Fully Illustrated Booklet Including Essay By Derek Jarman, Fully Uncompressed PCM Stereo Audio