Famous for his unique method of creating films through controlled improvisations, Mike Leigh is the only British director to have won the top prize at both Cannes (Secrets & Lies) and Venice (Vera Drake). In the updated Mike Leigh on Mike Leigh, he reflects on a career that has established him as one of world cinema’s pre-eminent figures, from Life Is Sweet and Naked to Happy-Go-Lucky and Mr Turner, in addition to his work for the stage, including Abigail’s Party and Two Thousand Years. The five-time BAFTA winner returns to Jewish Book Week after a decade.

An event from Jewish Book Week 2020.