Michael Winterbottom

Michael Winterbottom (born 29 March 1961) 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. 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.

This article is about the filmmaker. For the classical scholar, see Michael Winterbottom (academic).

Michael Winterbottom
Winterbottom in 2013
Born (1961-03-29) 29 March 1961
Blackburn, Lancashire, England
Alma materBalliol College, Oxford;
Bristol University
OccupationFilm director
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His production company, Revolution Films, has a first look deal with Fremantle.

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