Movies by Paul Copley

Jude

Jude

In late 19th-century England, Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and is trapped in an unloving marriage to a farmer's daughter named Arabella. But when his wife leaves him, Jude sees an opportunity to improve himself. He moves to the city and begins an affair with his married cousin, Sue, courting tragedy every step of the way.

On a Paving Stone Mounted

On a Paving Stone Mounted

An impressionistic look at Irish emigrants in London, representing the emigrant's journey, a confusion of anticipation, memories and experience.

Death of a Princess

Death of a Princess

A journalist investigates a newspaper story of the execution of an Arab princess.

Which Side Are You On?

Which Side Are You On?

The documentary features the British miners and their family experiences told through songs, poems, pictures and words.

Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus

Theban Plays: Oedipus at Colonus

Oedipus's wanderings come to an end when he finds his final resting place, as foretold by the gods. But his brother-in-law and his son each try to take him away.

Dangerous Journey

Dangerous Journey

A VICTORIOUS JOURNEY OF FAITH AND PILGRIMAGE. Written while in prison by John Bunyan in 1676, The Pilgrim's Progress has for centuries captured the hearts of children and adults alike. The abiding message of The Pilgrim's Progress is so compelling that the book is said to be history's all-time best seller next to the Bible. Especially suitable for children ages six and older, these programs are a faithful adaptation of the original book. Beautiful illustrations and a compelling dramatic sound track make for story-telling at its best! Danger...

Diane

Diane

Teenager Diane Weaver lives in a small council flat with her brooding father, the groundskeeper of a local church. What no one realises, is how close Diane and her father are.

A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado

A Brush with Mr. Porter on the Road to El Dorado

A black comedy about excessive consumption. A young couple are determined to make a break with a predictable future as servants of a large corporation and sink their savings into a restaurant. All is disaster until the appearance of the Porters, whose enthusiastic patronage soon has trade booming.

A Room for the Winter

A Room for the Winter

James van Santen, a white South African writer facing imminent arrest for acts of sabotage, has escaped to England. He leaves behind him not only a violent political life but also his handsome lover, Stephen. With little money or inclination to work, he fights a battle of wills with his Jamaican landlady, Katherine.

Cries from a Watchtower

Cries from a Watchtower

A watchmaker finds his livelihood is threatened by cheaply imported digital watches.

Bird Fancier

Bird Fancier

There's big money in pigeon racing if you've got a fast flyer, and Joe Desmond's blue-pied hen is a natural winner. But Joe's lucky streak with the birds has gone on a bit too long for the comfort of his competitors. It's time someone else had a turn. Mal Middleton's comedy was filmed on location in his home town of Sheffield.