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Mike Leigh Collection Launched by Salaud Morisset With Studiocanal, BFI, Film4; Titles Include ‘Life Is Sweet,’ ‘Topsy-Turvy,’ ‘Vera Drake’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Mike Leigh Collection Launched by Salaud Morisset With Studiocanal, BFI, Film4; Titles Include ‘Life Is Sweet,’ ‘Topsy-Turvy,’ ‘Vera Drake’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Salaud Morisset launched an international Mike Leigh collection on March 12, 2024, in partnership with Studiocanal, the BFI, and Film4. This collection encompasses a significant portion of the acclaimed British filmmaker's celebrated works, making them available globally. The curated selection includes "Bleak Moments" (1971), "High Hopes" (1988), "Life Is Sweet" (1990), "Naked" (1993), "Career Girls" (1997), "Topsy-Turvy" (1999), and "All or Nothing" (2002), among others. The initiative aims to preserve and promote Leigh's distinctive cinematic legacy for contemporary audiences and future generations. This collaboration underscores the enduring artistic and cultural value of Leigh's filmography, which has consistently explored themes of working-class life and social commentary with profound humanism and sharp wit. The collection's international distribution will be managed by Salaud Morisset, a sales company known for its work with independent cinema.

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