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Michael Winterbottom

British film director · United Kingdom · On the map · Directors · Born 1961 · age 65

Michael Winterbottom is an English film director. He began his career working in British television before moving into features. Three of his films - Welcome to Sarajevo, Wonderland and 24 Hour Party People - have competed for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

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2024ShoshanaFilm, Director, Writer2022This EnglandSeries, Director, Writer2020The Trip to GreeceFilm, Director2017The Trip to SpainFilm, Director, Writer2015The Emperor's New ClothesFilm, Director, Writer2013Hello CarterFilm, Producer2011The TripFilm, Director, Writer2010The TripSeries, Director, Creator2009GenovaFilm, Director, Writer2007A Mighty HeartFilm, Director2005A Cock and Bull StoryFilm, Director2004KulturplatzSeries2003Bright Young ThingsFilm, Producer2000The ClaimFilm, Director1998I Want YouFilm, Director1996JudeFilm, Director1995Cinema Europe: The Other HollywoodSeries, Director1994FamilySeries, DirectorFamilyFilm, 1994Director1991ShrinksSeries, Director1986BoonSeries, Director1985Screen TwoSeries, Director, Writer1983DramaramaSeries, Director1976The English ProgrammeSeries, Director1961Born29 March 1961

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  • The Shock Doctrine 2009
  • Snow Cake 2006
  • 24 Hour Party People 2002
  • The Road to Guantanamo 2006
  • The Trip 2011

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Filmography 40

95 credits on file

Television 15

Media & music

Photos 1

About this person

He and co-director Mat Whitecross won the Silver Bear for Best Director at the 56th Berlin International Film Festival for their work on The Road to Guantanamo.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1961 · age 65

In the same film or series as Michael

Russell BrandAlso in The Emperor's New Clothes (2015)Naomi KleinAlso in The Shock Doctrine (2009)Michael NymanAlso in 9 Songs (2004)Emily HampshireAlso in Snow Cake (2006)Riz AhmedAlso in The Road to Guantanamo (2006)