Stephen Woolley

Stoned

Interviewed byAdrian Hennigan

“What I've always tried to do with my historical dramas is give back a piece of history that somehow slipped through the net”

Stephen Woolley has produced some of the best known British movies of the past three decades - Mona Lisa, Absolute Beginners (we didn't say they were all known for their greatness), Scandal, The Crying Game, Backbeat, and Michael Collins. He steps behind the camera for the first time on Stoned, a labour of love recounting the mysterious death of one-time Rolling Stone cornerstone Brian Jones.

videoWATCH: Stephen Woolley on the origins of Stoned

videoWATCH: Stephen on how he ended up directing Stoned

videoWATCH: Stephen on what he was trying to achieve with the movie

videoWATCH: Stephen on the film's music and the importance of composer David Arnold

videoWATCH: Stephen on recreating a 60s vibe on a low budget

Stoned is released in UK cinemas on Friday 18th November 2005.