Ben Wheatley

Overview

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Acting
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Birthday
May 07, 1972 (53 years old)

Ben Wheatley

Known For

The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence
0h 16m
Movie 2015

The Third Man: A Filmmaker's Influence

Martin Scorsese and other contemporary filmmakers reveal the impact The Third Man had on their careers and why the film is still so relevant today.

Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
1h 5m
Movie 2015

Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time...

The first major profile of the great British film director Nicolas Roeg, examining his very personal vision of cinema as in such films as Don't Look Now, Performance, Walkabout and The Man Who Fell to Earth. Roeg reflects on his career, which began as a leading cinematographer, and on the themes that have obsessed him, such as our perception of time and the difficulty of human relationships.

An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley
0h 12m
Movie 2015

An Appreciation by Ben Wheatley

In this video piece, British director Ben Wheatley (Kill List, Sightseers) explains what makes Stanley Kubrick's films unique, and discusses some of his favorite scenes from The Killing, the framing of different scenes, the basic challenges Stanley Kubrick must have been presented with because of the film's limited budget, the indelible images he created.

Biography

Ben Wheatley (born 1972) is an English filmmaker, film editor, and animator. Beginning his career in advertising, Wheatley first gained recognition and acclaim for his commercials and short films, before transitioning into feature films and television programmes. He is best known for his work in the thriller and horror genres, with his films frequently incorporating heavy elements of black comedy and satire. Wheatley has received numerous accolades for his work, including an Evening Standard British Film Award, five British Independent Film Award nominations, and numerous awards and honours from film festivals including South by Southwest, Karlovy Vary, Mar del Plata, Raindance, Toronto and Cannes.

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