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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. He has received numerous accolades, including prizes at the Cannes Film Festival, Berlin International Film Festival, the Venice International Film Festival, three BAFTA Awards, and nominations for seven Academy Awards.
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.
Sep 25, 2023 · Mike Leigh is one of Britain’s greatest living film directors whose cinematic world-view has permeated characterizations and situations, providing the viewers with renewed preconceptions of realism. His uncompromising study of everyday Britain is rich, awful, platitudinous and hopeful in equal measures.
Jun 3, 2023 · A list of the British director's most acclaimed films, from Meantime to Mr. Turner, with brief summaries and praise. Learn about Leigh's realism, improvisation, and themes in his slow-paced dramas about ordinary people.
Jul 23, 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.
1 day ago · Mike Leigh returns to TIFF this year for the World Premiere of his 23rd film, Hard Truths, screening as part of the Special Presentations programme.
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.
