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Michael Winterbottom

English independent filmmaker Michael Winterbottom has created a rich and varied body of work, ranging from literary adaptations to biopics to docudramas chronicling current events.

A Mighty Heart

Angelina Jolie plays Mariane Pearl in Michael Winterbottom’s docudrama about the kidnapping and murder of her husband, the journalist Daniel Pearl.

9 Songs

Michael Winterbottom¹s look at a sexually explicit love affair has stirred up controversy since its premiere at 2004 Cannes.

Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story

A meta-movie about an unfilmable novel: Steve Coogan plays the title character, who spends most of the film waiting to be born, as well as "Steve Coogan," the vain and insecure actor.

The Road to Guantanamo

Michael Winterbottom's rabble-rousing docudrama that won the Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.

Michael Winterbottom Talks About His Tragic Road Movie

Michael Winterbottom talks to indieWIRE about the genesis of "In This World."

Filmography

He's been making film after film. Get the complete filmography on IMDb.

BBC Online: Interview

Winterbottom talks about making "The Claim."

Village Voice Interview: Michael Winterbottom

Following Refugees From Peshawar to London, Director Michael Winterbottom Finds His Personal Velocity

New York Times Profile: Michael Winterbottom

Caryn James takes in the Michael Winterbottom's career, before and after "In This World."

The Claim (2001)

The official site of Winterbottom's Western. Sarah Polley stars; therefore, it's a must see.

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