A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible
“Portrait of an Enfant Terrible”
Synopsis
Moving with astonishing assurance through time and space, Russell recreates his life in a series of unconventional interconnected episodes – his thirties childhood in Southampton; his first sexual experience (watching Disney’s Pinocchio); his schooldays at the Nautical College, Pangbourne; early careers in the Merchant Marine and the Royal Air Force; dancing days at the Shepherds Bush Ballet Club; and of course his career as a filmmaker, beginning with an extraordinary interview with Huw Weldon for a job on Monitor.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Russell
- Original Title
- A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- LWT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Ken Russell
Dick Bush
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Ken Russell
Writer
Victoria Russell
Costume Design
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What is A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible about?
Moving with astonishing assurance through time and space, Russell recreates his life in a series of unconventional interconnected episodes – his thirties childhood in Southampton; his first sexual experience (watching Disney’s Pinocchio); his schooldays at the Nautical College, Pangbourne; early careers in the Merchant Marine and the Royal Air Force; dancing days at the Shepherds Bush Ballet Club; and of course his career as a filmmaker, beginning with an extraordinary interview with Huw Weldon for a job on Monitor.
Who directed A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible?
A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible?
The principal cast of A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible includes Ken Russell, Rupert Russell, Molly Russell, Victoria Russell, Vivian Russell.
When was A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible released and how long is it?
A British Picture: Portrait of an Enfant Terrible was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 50m.