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The Life Of Ken Russell, A Unique British Talent (Pictures)

Ken Russell

The Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 28/11/11 10:12 Updated: 28/11/11 11:42

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Ken Russell, one of the most flamboyant and controversial directors in British cinema died on Monday, aged 84.

His catalogue of films, which includes Tommy, The Boy Friend, The Devils and the Oscar-winning Women In Love, garnered plenty of fans, as well as criticism for featuring explicit nudity, most notably the wrestling scene between Oliver Reed and Alan Bates in the DH Lawrence adaptation.

On hearing of his death, Russell's friend and colleague Michael Winner paid tribute by saying "he made a unique contribution to British cinema".

Here we celebrate the life of Ken Russell in pictures:

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English film director Ken Russell, circa 1990.
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Ken Russell, one of the most flamboyant and controversial directors in British cinema died on Monday, aged 84. His catalogue of films, which includes Tommy, The Boy Friend, The Devils and the Osca...
Ken Russell, one of the most flamboyant and controversial directors in British cinema died on Monday, aged 84. His catalogue of films, which includes Tommy, The Boy Friend, The Devils and the Osca...
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Jesus Germanotta
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15:41 on 01/12/2011
Love you forever Mr. Russell. You made our dreams come true and our nightmares easier to understand. Rest in peace.
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16:17 on 28/11/2011
I am really upset at this news.I grew up watching Ken's TV work on composers and had to wait until video before I could see The Devils,his masterpiece.He loved to push the envelope, against the kitchen sink style of so many British directors seem to insist on.A real flamboyant who's views on sexuality,music and religion helped shape my own.Not all his movies were classics but all were visually striking,and you could tell right away you were watching a Russell movie.He got a raw deal in the UK which I find incomprehensible.He was an artist first and foremost,and I for one was glad he was here.Now come on Warners,'The Devils' UNCUT on Bluray! No censorship!
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Jesus Germanotta
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15:42 on 01/12/2011
It is the one mainstream film seemingly forever banned in its proper, original form. Insane. The man was astonishingly gifted and artistic.
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