Savage Messiah (1972)

Savage Messiah is a biographical drama centered on sculptor Henri Gaudier-Brzeska. It traces his tempestuous, unconventional relationship with fellow artist Sophie Brzeska. Long before her legendary career took shape, Helen Mirren appears here in an early role. It shows the fearless streak she'd become known for. The archive holds 1 scene from the film. It's a brief but memorable clip that finds Mirren baring all. She shows the kind of unguarded confidence rarely seen from young actresses at the time. It's a small but telling glimpse into the beginnings of a screen icon's willingness to go where the role demanded.