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Film-maker Mike Leigh talks about some of the moments that have had an impact on his creativity.

Film-maker Mike Leigh talks to John Wilson about his cultural influences and some of the moments that have had an impact on his creative life. He reveals how a life-drawing class at art college proved to be a formative influence on his later film-making career. He also discusses the influence of 1960s world cinema, particularly the French new wave, and explores in detail his unique process of film-making in which actors develop their roles through improvisation.

Producer: Edwina Pitman

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Mon 3 Jan 202219:15
BBC Radio 4

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Mike Leigh season at BFI

As part of BFI’s major UK wide celebration of Mike Leigh this autumn, Mike Leigh, a complete film season continues at BFI Southbank until 30 November. HOME, Manchester’s Mike Leigh season runs 7-30 November. Further details can be found here: https://www.bfi.org.uk/mike-leigh

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  • Sat 6 Nov 202119:15
    BBC Radio 4
  • Mon 3 Jan 202219:15
    BBC Radio 4

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