Leigh inspired by election anger

Director Mike Leigh today suggested British film-makers take inspiration from a “rich harvest of human folly” in Britain’s current political situation.

Leigh inspired by election anger

Director Mike Leigh today suggested British film-makers take inspiration from a “rich harvest of human folly” in Britain’s current political situation.

Leigh, whose latest project Another Year is screening at the Cannes Film Festival, said his films are motivated by his observation of everyday life, and admitted the “anger” he feels over the result of the British general election would affect his film-making.

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