Mike Leigh

Mike Leigh

director United Kingdom

Mike Leigh is an influential British film director and playwright known for his distinctive style of creating character-driven narratives that explore the complexities of human relationships and society. Born in Welwyn Hatfield, UK, in 1943, Leigh gained international acclaim for films such as 'Secrets & Lies,' for which he won the Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1996, and 'Vera Drake,' which earned him the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 2004. His work often involves extensive improvisation and collaboration with actors, resulting in authentic portrayals of everyday life. As he continues to create, his recent film 'Mi única familia' showcases his ability to blend humor and drama while addressing contemporary social themes.

Born on Feb 20, 1943 (82 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
148,838
Power
3,248$
Sentiment
8.58
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 65,273,511 37,687 $2,700,000 1,559$
Pakistan 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 75,908 $280,000 96$
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 21,927 $2,700,000 872$
Australia 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 25,499,884 13,316 $1,380,000 721$
Totals 4 379,551,737 148,838 $7,060,000 3,248$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Mike Leigh is a British director best known for his films such as Secrets & Lies, Naked, and Vera Drake. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Classic films have never been harder to find. Free streamer Wikiflix offers hope

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The film was directed by Mike Leigh, marking his second collaboration with Jean-Baptiste after the pair worked together on 1996's Oscar-nominated Secrets & Lies. 7

BBC: Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste to star in Arthur Miller's All My Sons

Sweden Sweden: Mike Leigh is a British veteran director known for his insightful relationship dramas. 8

Dagens Nyheter: Recension: ”Hard truths” är full av verbala snytingar

France France: Mike Leigh is a British filmmaker known for his new film 'Deux sœurs' and has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. 6

Le Monde: Dans « Deux sœurs », de Mike Leigh, une femme en colère

Denmark Denmark: She has collaborated with director Mike Leigh again to create a character that expresses anger in an unusual way for films. 7

Politiken: Hun smiler. Men er hun i virkeligheden lige så vred som Pansy?