with Director of Photography Ian Wilson, Blind Flight, Tunisia 2003 Photo by Paul Chedlow © Paul Chedlow / Parallax Independent
I couldn’t have let it (Blind Flight) happen if I hadn’t had complete trust in Johnny…
John McCarthy, No 1 Bestseller author, former Beirut hostage more(Blind Flight) is a triumph, anchored by brilliant central performances… The Observer - Philip French’s Top Five Films: 11.04.04 more
Two of the best male performances of the last year. Screen International BAFTA 2004 Film Awards moreMy work, whether film fiction, adaptation or true-story, deals with human extremes - captivity (Blind Flight - The Brian Keenan/John McCarthy Hostage Story), mental disorders (Looks That Kill - Body Dysmorphic Disorder), social deprivation (Living On The Edge - The Dark Side Of Thatcher's Britain), torture (Helen Bamber - On The Trail Of Torture). It is character-driven, with love in all its forms a frequent theme, and also humour (Stormy Weather - The Life And Times of Derek Jarman).
It has been noted for its empathy with very sensitive true stories, and I enjoy close relationships with my films’ subjects. I like to work in a very open, collaborative and inclusive way with actors, project colleagues, true-story protagonists and authors.
(see Screenwriting/True Stories and Films: Directing/Actors)