logologo
MovieVerse© 2024
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceContact Us
Made with ❤️ by Thathsara
movie poster
Of Time and the City
Sign in to create your own watchlist

Of Time and the City

Oct 31, 2008
1h 14m
★ 7.1

A love song and a eulogy

Overview

British director Terence Davies reflects on his birthplace of Liverpool - his memories of growing up there and how it has changed in the years since - in the process meditating on the internal struggles and conflicts that have wracked him throughout his life and the history of England during the second half of the 20th century.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Hurricane Films
Northwest Vision and Media
Digital Departures

Cast

Terence Davies

Self - Narrator (voice)

Terence Davies

Of Time and the City Trailers

You may also like

Between the Anvil and the Hammer
0.0

Between the Anvil and the Hammer

Jan 1, 1973

A 1973 documentary film from the Central Office of Information about the Liverpool and Bootle Constabulary.

Marcel Duchamp: The Art of the Possible
6.0

Marcel Duchamp: The Art of the Possible

Oct 23, 2020

A remarkable walk through the life and work of the French artist Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968), one of the most important creators of the 20th century, revolutionary of arts, aesthetics and pop culture.

From Liverpool to Stratford
0.0

From Liverpool to Stratford

Sep 10, 1949

This Traveltalk series short visits several points of interest in England, including the port of Liverpool, war destruction at Coventry, the historic Warwick Castle, and Stratford-on-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

Living With Lions
4.8

Living With Lions

Nov 29, 1999

Exclusive two-disc film documenting the British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa in the summer of 1997. The unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the team shows the preparations, the training, the fun, the team selection, the 'earthy' language, the bonding, the awesome task of playing and some shocking footage of injuries. Despite securing the series with wins in the first two tests, the Lions remained motivated by the prospect of a 3-0 whitewash, a feat never achieved against the Springboks throughout the century.

Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley
7.5

Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley

Nov 12, 2024

He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.

No Image
0.0

Someday My Prince Will Come

Nov 20, 2005

An exposed Cumbrian village by the sea surrounded by windmills, fields and factories provides a striking setting for this fairy tale of young love and the loss of childhood innocence. Over one year, the film follows the 9 year-old Laura Anne and her 11 year-old cousin, Steven as they move towards the end of their childhoods. The narrative is told in rhyme by the young female protagonist. As time passes and the seasons change, feelings and memories from all our childhoods are evoked and we wonder what time will make of Laura Anne and Steven.

Where The Butterflies Went
10.0

Where The Butterflies Went

Oct 8, 2024

Across four summer days, Raveena took up residency and reflected through conversation with Sophia Roe at Callisto Farm in New York. She was joined by a group of artists exploring the symbiotic relationship between humanity and Earth, known as Aerthship. Together, they asked the question: Where do butterflies go in the rain?

In Search of Tomorrow
6.6

In Search of Tomorrow

Feb 19, 2022

A nostalgic journey through ’80s Sci-Fi-films, exploring their impact and relevance today, told by the artists who made them and by those who were inspired to turn their visions into reality.

Mitski: The Land
8.0

Mitski: The Land

Oct 22, 2025

Indie singer-songwriter Mitski takes the stage at Atlanta’s Fox Theater with a seven-piece band. Over the course of three nights in September 2024, they perform music from Mitski’s acclaimed seventh album, The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We, alongside reimaginings of her earlier work.

Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back
7.4

Bob Dylan – Don't Look Back

May 17, 1967

In this wildly entertaining vision of one of the twentieth century’s greatest artists, Bob Dylan is surrounded by teen fans, gets into heated philosophical jousts with journalists, and kicks back with fellow musicians Joan Baez, Donovan, and Alan Price.

West of England
0.0

West of England

Jan 1, 1951

The people, the scenery and the industrial traditions of the Stroud valley and the growth of the woollen industry.

Teatro em Jampa Vive
0.0

Teatro em Jampa Vive

Invalid Date

No overview available.

The Flickering Flame
6.3

The Flickering Flame

Dec 18, 1996

Documentary following dockers of Liverpool sacked in a labour dispute and their supporters’ group, Women of the Waterfront, as they receive support from around the world and seek solidarity at the TUC conference.

The Ashes: The Greatest Series
0.0

The Ashes: The Greatest Series

Oct 17, 2005

It's about the legendary 2005 Ashes series, which is arguably the greatest test series ever played, and made 'Freddy' Flintoff an England superstar forever

No Image
0.0

Baile dos Reis

Invalid Date

No overview available.

No Image
6.0

Fanalysis

Mar 5, 2002

Actor/cult icon Bruce Campbell examines the world of fan conventions and what makes a fan into a fanatic.

Touring Royal Castles & Stately Homes of England
0.0

Touring Royal Castles & Stately Homes of England

Jan 1, 1991

Explore the treasures and histories of eight of England's most splendid homes on your own private tour.

Trekkies
6.3

Trekkies

Oct 18, 1997

Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" from around America and how the series has affected and shaped their lives.

Elton John: A Singular Man
6.2

Elton John: A Singular Man

Jan 9, 2016

An in-depth portrait of British composer, pianist and singer Elton John, pop star and myth of modern culture.

This Is It
7.4

This Is It

Oct 28, 2009

A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London.