British Director Mike Leigh @ 65

Film School - Mike Leigh

I've enjoyed Mike Leigh's films since I saw his Gilbert & Sullivan
feature, "Topsy Turvy." That was so satisfying, I had to look up
his other movies, and I'm hooked. Totally in awe of the man
and his formidable talent.

Mike Leigh is the pride of Berlin this week, because of his latest
film, "Happy-Go-Lucky." It's getting both audience raves and
critical nods, not an easy thing to do.

Mike's turned 65, giving us all hope that age
doesn't necessarily dry up the creative well.

In this article, he visits with Amy Raphael, about his
award-winning career, film school at the London Film
School, (as both student and instructor), and the
secret of his creative pessimism.

Film School

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