Directed by Ken Russell

British director Ken Russell is known for his ground-breaking work in television and film and his controversial style. Russell began directing for the BBC, where he worked on creative adaptations of composers' lives which were original for the time. He also directed many feature films independently and for studios. Russell frequently found himse... show more >

British director Ken Russell is known for his ground-breaking work in television and film and his controversial style. Russell began directing for the BBC, where he worked on creative adaptations of composers' lives which were original for the time. He also directed many feature films independently and for studios. Russell frequently found himself in hot water for his brave and divisive themes. Dance of the Seven Veils which sought to portray Richard Strauss as a Nazi is still banned worldwide and The Devils which features sexuality amongst nuns is still to be released in its uncut form. His notoriety and persona now attract more attention than his recent output; Russell even appeared in Celebrity Big Brother in 2007. < show less