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BAFTA: A Life in Pictures

15 May 08

A special strand of Academy events celebrating the life and work of extraordinary individuals within the film industry.

The Academy's A Life in Pictures strand of events, celebrates the art of film, exploring a major and distinctive contribution to the artistic development of the film form by a BAFTA winner or nominee. This very special strand enables an audience to hear first-hand from a creative force in the industry.

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A Life in Pictures events:

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Robert Carlyle

The BAFTA Award-winning actor talks to writer Quentin Falk about his range of film roles, from working with Ken Loach to Trainspotting and The Full Monty.

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Guillermo Del Toro

The acclaimed Mexican producer and director talks to James Woods about his career and his long-held belief in the power of horror films.

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Brian Cox

The Award-winning actor talks to June Sarpong about his early career, his passion for American movies and his approach to dark and complex roles.

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Mike Leigh at Brighton Festival

British film maker Mike Leigh reveals the methods and motivations behind his film-making and describes how he developed his distinctive working methods.

Anthony Minghella
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Anthony Minghella

The writer/director/producer talks to Duncan Kenworthy about his roots, dealing with success and finding out exactly where his talents lie.

Cate Blanchett
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Cate Blanchett

Recently nominated for her roles in Elizabeth: The Golden Age and I'm Not There, the talented actress spoke on stage to film writer Quentin Falk.

BAFTA goes to Mexico Alfonso Cuaron
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Alfonso CuarĂ³n

The Mexican Director speaks in depth about his early work in Mexico, his decision to emigrate to the United States and his work on the Harry Potter franchise.

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Amitabh Bachchan

The star of over 120 films, Amitabh Bachchan speaks to Alan Yentob about his remarkable career before Sanjeev Bhaskar, Kabir Bedi and Saeed Jeffrey pay tribute to the living Bollywood legend.

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Tilda Swinton

Before winning a Supporting Actress BAFTA at the Orange British Academy Film Awards in 2008, Tilda Swinton visited the Academy to talk about her life and work.

LIfe in Pictures: Coen Brothers
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Joel and Ethan Coen

Film critic Mark Kermode talks to the BAFTA-winning director-producers about their extraordinary body of work and the process of working together.

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