The Restless Spirit - Elegy To Thomas Gray (1977)

Captures the struggles of the common folk in early 17th-century England as they fight against tyrant landowners who are enclosing their common land. The film also highlights the poet Thomas Gray's reflections on the forgotten heroes of the past. Scenes include historical depictions of Oliver Cromwell, pioneer life, medieval times, sailing ships, and an optics laboratory experiment. Gray's poem "Elegy Written In A Country Church" serves as a memorial to the humble lives of the villagers and their enduring legacy. The film blends present and past, celebrating the timeless aspects of life that have no present but remain eternally significant.