Beautiful, interesting, incredible cinema.
On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control.
On the outskirts of Birmingham and the margins of society the Billingham family perform extreme rituals and break social taboos as they muddle through a life decided by factors beyond their control.
A piercing debut from British photographer Richard Billingham, Ray & Liz evokes the work of Terence Davies in its retelling of the director’s Thatcher-era upbringing. Gorgeously shot on 16mm, it’s a striking study in familial dysfunction told with great sensitivity and a disquieting sense of humor.