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Minghella Remembered

Tribute to the filmmaker and playwright who died in March 2008. Includes his play Hang Up, and excerpts from a series in which Minghella talks about his film The Talented Mr Ripley.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 10 May 200820:35

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  • Sat 10 May 200820:35

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