Use the links below to find out information about three well-known British film directors.
Remember that sometimes there is a transcript link underneath You Tube videos. However, be aware that often these transcripts are not very faithful to the original dialogue.
Jot down any interesting information on the directors and their work that you may come across.
My Name Is Ken, a documentary:
On British independent film and power:
On Secret and Lies:
On Theatre and film:
On his directing style, challenges and more:
Film 4 interview:
Now contact your partner in York to tell him or her everything you have jotted down. Discuss all your favourite films by those directors and talk about the films that both of you have seen. Find out which of those film directors and their films are your partner’s favourites and share which directors and films you prefer and why.