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Michael Winterbottom: Best of modern British Cinema
Murder in Samarkand - A British Ambassador's Controversial Defiance of  Tyranny in the War on TerrorMurder in Samarkand - A British Ambassador's Controversial Defiance of Tyranny in the War on Terror by Craig Murray
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His upcoming film. Controversial without even a frame being shot. Filming with Steve Coogan next year.
A Mighty Heart [2007]A Mighty Heart [2007]
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Unjustly overlooked in theaters. Jolie is superb as Mariane Pearl during the search for her husband, reporter Danny Pearl, kidnapped by Islamist terrorists.
The Road To Guantanamo [2006]The Road To Guantanamo [2006]
A searing indictment of how America has thrown away its most basic principles in the War on Terror. Won the Silver Bear at Berlin in February.
Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story [2006] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story [2006] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Ferociously intelligent and loads of fun. This American DVD is the only way to get the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, the UK disc is 1.78:1
9 Songs [2004]9 Songs [2004]
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His most controversial film. Directors like Kubrick and Ridley Scott had talked about shooting a serious porno for years, Winterbottom finally did it and did it well.
Code 46 [2003]Code 46 [2003]
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"Blade Runner" meets "Lost In Translation." A deleriously romantic fever dream of a sci-fi film noir mystery. Shot, gorgeously, on location in Shanghai, India and Dubai.
Code 46 (Holmes)Code 46 (Holmes) by Original Soundtrack
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Fantastic, ambient score. Missing two songs from the film, however, "Song #6, by Freak Power, which plays in the Shanghai nightclub and "Warning Sign" by Coldplay, which plays over the finale.
In This World [2003]In This World [2003]
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Stunning documentary-style fictional look at the obstacles facing two Pakistani refugees who cross overland to Britain, seeking a better life in the developed world.
Twenty Four Hour Party People [2002]Twenty Four Hour Party People [2002]
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Wonderfully lively history of The Factory and the Manchester music scene in the 1980's, through the eyes of the showman at the heart of it all.
24 Hour Party People24 Hour Party People by Original Soundtrack
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Winterbottom managed to get all the artists except Morrissey to sign off on the film and allow the use of their music, impressive.
The Claim [2001]The Claim [2001]
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Winterbottom's grittily realistic western is a retelling of "The Mayor of Casterbridge" set in 1860's California. It features gorgeous photography and a stunning cast of independent film greats.
ClaimClaim by Original Soundtrack
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Michael Nyman's brilliant score was largely unused. He wrote a glorious ten minute piece for the intercut burning of the town and the wedding at the end of the film, simply gorgeous. Operatic genius.
Wonderland [1999]Wonderland [1999]
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A simple masterpiece. A symphony of London life, with a breathtakingly lovely score by Michael Nyman.
WonderlandWonderland by Michael Nyman
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Nyman's achingly romantic score gives an epic sweep to the emotions behind Winterbottom's intentionally ordinary characters.
With Or Without YouWith Or Without You
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Belfast-set sex comedy about a couple trying to have a baby and having their marital fidelity tested at the same time. Charming but slight, probably his most mainstream and approachable work.
I Want You (Beloved) [1998]I Want You (Beloved) [1998]
Hypnotically weird tale of lust and murder, gorgeously photographed. Not much narrative, but plenty of atmosphere.
Welcome To Sarajevo [1997]Welcome To Sarajevo [1997]
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A crisply told story of reporters covering the siege of Sarajevo. Filmed on location, it feels authentic, in spite of being Winterbottom's most Hollywood-looking production.
Welcome to SarajevoWelcome to Sarajevo by Original Soundtrack
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A mix of pop tunes from the film and Adrian Johnston's score. Available for less from amazon.com in the US.
Jude [1996]Jude [1996]
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Winterbottom's film of his favorite novel is grim but full of life and a showcase for the dazzling, pre-stardom Kate Winslet. The UK DVD is pan and scan. Track the American disc down used instead.
Adrian Johnston-Jude-film scoreAdrian Johnston-Jude-film score
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Adrian Johnston's score is alternately haunting and lovely and at times both.
Jude the Obscure: Jude (Shooting Scripts)Jude the Obscure: Jude (Shooting Scripts) by Hossein Amini
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Hossein Amini's original script. His fascinating introduction is worth the price alone.
Go Now [1995]Go Now [1995]
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His BBC television film about a man who learns he has multiple sclerosis, is moving without resorting to easy sentimentality. The Australian DVD is easily found at eBay.
Butterfly Kiss [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Butterfly Kiss [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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His first feature shows immense potential and uses The Cranberries' "No Need To Argue" to heartbreaking effect. This disc is fullscreen, only available in widescreen from Japan at amazon.co.jp
Cracker - The Mad Woman In The Attic [1993]Cracker - The Mad Woman In The Attic [1993]
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Winterbottom directed this feature-length episode from Series One, a fascinating serial killer thriller about an amnesiac prime suspect who wants to know if he's guilty as much as the police do.
Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Set 1 (REGION 1) (NTSC)Inspector Alleyn Mysteries Set 1 (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Directed feature-length episode "Death At The Bar."