Rent Mike Leigh at the BBC: Home Sweet Home / Four Days in July (1984)

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Synopsis:
As one of Britain's foremost film-makers and dramatists, Mike Leigh has enthralled, disturbed and provoked theatre, television and movie audiences for over 40 years. His first film, Bleak Moments premiered in 1971 to great critical acclaim, but he was not able to direct another feature film for 17 years. Instead he honed his skills on television, leaving an unrivalled legacy - from acclaimed five minute shorts to classic plays. In his television work, Mike Leigh created the style that would make him unique among film-makers.
The way he deals with issues of class, race, politics and sexuality in both poignant and comic terms; his working methods of evolving films from intense improvising rehearsals, and his collaboration with great actors - including Alison Steadman, Liz Smith, Lesley Manville, Phil Davis, David Threlfall, Brenda Blethyn and Stephen Rea - make his work instantly recognisable.
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Directors:
Producers:
Louis Marks, Kenith Trodd
Writers:
Mike Leigh
Studio:
BBC
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, British TV, TV Comedies, TV Dramas
BBFC:
Release Date:
06/04/2009
Run Time:
183 minutes
Languages:
English Dolby Digital 1.0
Subtitles:
None
DVD Regions:
Region 2
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
Colour
Bonus:
  • Five-Minute Films: Probation, The Birth of the Goalies of the 2001 F.A. Cup Final, Old Chums, A Light Snack, Afternoon
  • Mike Leigh Discusses the Films with Amy Raphael
  • 4 Specially Recorded Director's Audio Commentaries

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I'm biased - I love Mike Leigh - Mike Leigh at the BBC: Home Sweet Home / Four Days in July review by CP

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Neither of these films are him at his best, but they are both enjoyable if you enjoy the 'fly on the wall/lives of ordinary people' genre. I found For Days in July the more realistic of the two.

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