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Mike Leigh OBE FRSL (born 20 February 1943) is an English writer-director with a career spanning film, theatre and television.
Mike Leigh is an acclaimed English film and theatre director, screenwriter and playwright. He is known for his realistic and improvised films, such as Naked, Secrets & Lies, Vera Drake and Mr. Turner, and his distinctive aesthetic and style.
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- Bleak Moment (1971) Mike Leigh’s debut feature film narrates the quiet and despairing life of secretary Sylvia (Anne Raitt) and retard sister Hilda (Sarah Stephenson).
- High Hopes (1988) Mike Leigh’s third feature film depicts the harsh realities in the lives of two working-class British citizens, Cyril (Philip Davis) and Shirley (Ruth Sheen), during the Thatcherite tenure.
- Life is Sweet (1990) Leigh’s third theatrical feature film conjures up the end of the Thatcher era and as the country is on the brink of a new beginning.
- Naked (1993) The film involves a cynic and an idealist character Johnny having complex traits and confusing motivations. Throughout the film, Johnny remains a frustratingly nocturnal mysterious Mancunian character whose behavior is difficult to comprehend.
May 25, 2024 · Mike Leigh, British writer and director of film and theater, known for his finely honed depictions of quotidian lives and for his improvisational rehearsal style. His notable movies include Naked, Secrets and Lies, Topsy-Turvy, and Vera Drake. Learn more about Leigh’s life and career.
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Sep 6, 2021 · We celebrate the career of multi-award winning writer-director Mike Leigh, one of Britain’s most critically acclaimed filmmakers.
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Feb 14, 2024 · The 23rd film from the legendary British director is a contemporary study of family life, shot in London in 2023. It reunites Leigh with his 'Secrets & Lies' star and features a regular crew and new collaborators.
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Apr 2, 2019 · The acclaimed British director talks about his career, his methods, and his latest film Peterloo in an interview with Hillary Weston. Learn how he combines writing, rehearsal, and improvisation to create his distinctive and realistic portraits of human behavior.
