Andy Garcia
American actor and director
Michael Winterbottomis an English film director. He began his career working in British television before moving into features.
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About the Michael Winterbottom
Michael Winterbottomis an English film director. He began his career working in British television before moving into features. Three of his films–Welcome to Sarajevo, Wonderland and 24 Hour Party People–have competed for the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. He and co-director Mat Whitecross won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival for their work on The Road to Guantanamo.
His production company, Revolution Films, has a first look deal with Fremantle.
8 Quotes by Michael Winterbottom
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I prefer to watch people.
Michael WinterbottomBritish film director
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There’s still a 1950s view of cinema, that there’s one audience and they all want to see the same thing.
Michael WinterbottomBritish film director
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If you do a story about a British journalist rescuing a child from Sarajevo, then Sarajevo just becomes an exotic location, and the story’s about this British journalist.
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I’m a fan of music from all over the world.
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I think it would be impossible if you had a name like mine not to get a little flack for it.
Michael WinterbottomBritish film director
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When you start being enthusiastic about whatever it is you like, that is the golden age for you.
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I still enjoy watching films more than making them.
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When people approach me about my films it is usually to tell me how much they hate them.
Michael WinterbottomBritish film director