Review of Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) by Michael K — 31 Dec 2007
Semi-biographical work from Davis about family life in post-war Liverpool. Nostalgia in full force as Davis lends cinema his memories about people, family celebrations and the society of the time. For people born just before or during the war I can give this film a warm recommendation.
You'll either think the nostalgia is trowelled on or, like me, recognise it as a celebration of working class culture at that time. Heart-warming and honest it's not an easy ride, however at around eighty minutes in length you don't have time to become tired of the sing-a-longs.
I suppose you could class it as being a modern, more lyrical version of the British 50s and 60s working class social dramas.
This review of Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) was written by Michael K on 31 Dec 2007.
Distant Voices, Still Lives has generally received very positive reviews.
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