Michael Radford

Director

British film director known for the film adaptations 1984 and Il Postino.

Directed the film adaptation of George Orwell's 1984 (film) and the internationally acclaimed Il Postino; his films often engage themes of memory, politics and poetry.

Reviews praise Il Postino for its emotional depth, the performances of Massimo Troisi and Philippe Noiret, and Luis Bacalov's score. The adaptation of Orwell's 1984 is seen as a faithful, dense transfer of the novel, recommended especially to readers of the book. Overall the reviews emphasize poetry, memory, and political themes in Radford's films.

For:Fans of literary adaptations, lovers of Italian cinema and poetic drama, readers of Orwell and thoughtful filmgoers.

 How far memories take us.

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 Unforgettable Massimo Troisi, who passed away just 12 hours after the end of filming, managing to embed in his character suffering, humility, and simplicity, in an absolutely exceptional performance.

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 for those who have already read the book, a film not to be missed.

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