Michael Winterbottom
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This article is about the filmmaker. For the classical scholar, see Michael Winterbottom (academic).
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.[1] 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.[2]
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Born | (1961-03-29) 29 March 1961 (age 63) Blackburn, Lancashire, England |
Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford; Bristol University |
Occupation | Film director |
Children | 3 |
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His production company, Revolution Films, has a first look deal with Fremantle.[3]