Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.
Direction
Russell at peak excess — every frame screams.
Cinematography
Golden wheat fields and moonlit nudes, gloriously overheated.
Acting
Sammi Davis commits completely to Ursula's raw awakening.
Director
Ken Russell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Glenda Jackson plays Ursula's mother despite being 50 — she originated the role in the 1969 BBC series 'Women in Love,' making this her Brangwen multiverse.
Russell was blacklisted from UK funding after this and 'The Lair of the White Worm' — the British establishment finally had enough of his particular brand of sacred profanity.
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