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Screenwriters' Lectures: Paul Laverty
Paul Laverty has established himself as a dedicated, versatile writer. He discussed his career in this BAFTA masterclass.
Overview
With The Angels' Share, My Name is Joe and others, Paul Laverty has established himself as a dedicated, versatile writer. In this masterclass, he talks about his love of working with friends like Ken Loach and the support he feels as a result. A champion of political filmmaking, he laments the problem of raising finance and getting the green light, while questioning whether true objectivity exists in cinema. Spontaneity and humour play a part as he shares his experiences reconciling journalistic impulses with the dramatic.
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