The newly discovered short film by Terence Davis is set to premiere the late filmmaking icon, featured by the British Film Institute, at a special celebration.
Made in 1980, “Boogie” was discovered in a personal item donated to Edge Hill University from Davis’s estate, which cared for Terrence Davis’s archives after the director and writer died in 2023. The film is produced by students at national film and television schools, and is judged for stories of first-time sexual encounters. Sex. religion. death. The complete film with Terence Davies taking place at BFI Southbank will take place from October 20th to November 20th. 30.
Programmed by BFI CEO Ben Roberts, the event will offer a comprehensive journey through Davis’ work, along with a free exhibition curated by Edge Hill. Other films in the program include BFI’s own 4K remaster, “Distant Voice, Still Living,” and a new 35mm print from 1992’s “The Long Day Closes.”
The highlight of the celebration is the 2000 drama “The House of Mirth,” which was nominated for Davis’ BAFTA, newly remastered by BFI. Accepting the progress of wealthy bankers.
“Terrence Davis was an uncompromising, independent filmmaker and a true hero of mine. It was an honor to know him, support his work during his lifetime, and continue to defend his legacy in this whole UK celebration,” Roberts said. “A leading figure in British films and an inspiration for independent filmmakers at all levels, his work always speaks consistently about the universal nature of human experience, but remains deeply personal.
Davis passed away in 2023 at the age of 77, as some critics were considered to be one of the great British directors of his time.
