Knighted in 2022, Trinidad-born Ové directed the first black British feature and documented the arrival of reggae to the UK
Horace Ové, regarded as the pioneer of black British film-making, died on Saturday at the age of 86, his son has announced., Pressure, in 1976 and was also the first to document the arrival of reggae music to the UK with 1971’s Reggae.
Last year, he was knighted in the New Year’s honours for his contributions to British cinema and media.He wrote on his Facebook page: “Our loving father Horace took his last breath at 4.30 this morning, while sleeping peacefully. “I hope his spirit is free now after many years of suffering with Alzheimer’s. You are forever missed, and forever loved. Rest in Peace Pops, and thank you for everything.”on 3 December 1936 to a multicultural family of African, Indian, French and Spanish heritage.
He began his film career by directing short films and documentaries that focused on West Indian immigrant life in Britain. Other notable works included King Carnival, which told the story of the Trinidad carnival, and 1978’s Skateboard Kings, which chronicled the birth of the new sport.
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