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Omnibus (TV SHOW) (1968)

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Part of the BBC arts program Omnibus, Song of Summer is a made-for-TV biopic about English composer Frederick Delius, based on the book Delius As I Knew Him by Eric Fenby. Shot in black-and-white, the film was made as part of a series of composer biographies by Ken Russell and originally broadcast on the BBC in 1968. Max Adrian plays Delius, who is both paralyzed and blind as a result of syphilis. In 1928, young musician Eric Fenby (Christopher Gable) worked as his assistant, taking dictations

Unrated, 1 hr. 13 min.

Documentary, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Special Interest

Critic Reviews for Omnibus (TV SHOW)

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Compassion trumps shock

September 25, 2009 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

Russell's dramatisation is exceedingly accomplished. He manages to capture the ogrish attitude of Delius as he barks out orders while never losing sight of the creativity and genius lying within.

June 13, 2008 Full Review Source: Eye for Film

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Amber Wilkinson

Eye for Film

A richly rewarding work with a quiet intensity that recalls the films of Ingmar Bergman.

October 22, 2007 Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Ken Hanke

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These are Ken Russell's BBC films from the 1960s, the subjects being the composers Elgar, Debussy, and Delius; the painters Rousseau and Rosetti; and the dancer Isadora Duncan. "Song of Summer is the best of the lot (although Delius's music the least interesting), as Russell saves his customary excesses for dramatic

October 1, 2008

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