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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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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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Mike Leigh at the 2012 Berlin International Film Festival. Mike Leigh is an English director and writer known for his work in film, television and stage.
Sep 27, 2021 · Learn about the British director's distinctive style, themes and characters through his best-known works, from Secrets & Lies to Topsy-Turvy. Discover how he creates his tragicomic dramas with improvisation, research and empathy.
Dec 5, 2017 · In the latest of The Art of Directing series, the legendary British director Mike Leigh describes his unique approach on the set of his latest film, Peterloo.
The British Film Institute presents a retrospective of Mike Leigh's work across the UK, with the director joining live on stage to talk about his films. Find out more about the screenings, Q&As, Blu-rays, books and features on the BFI website.
