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Anthony Minghella

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Anthony Minghella


Full Name and Common Aliases


Anthony Minghella was born on January 6, 1954, in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England, UK.

Birth and Death Dates


January 6, 1954 - March 18, 2008 (aged 54)

Nationality and Profession(s)


Minghella was a British film director, screenwriter, and playwright. He was also an art dealer and restaurateur.

Early Life and Background


Growing up on the Isle of Wight, Minghella developed a love for literature and poetry at an early age. His family encouraged his creative pursuits, and he attended the University of Sussex to study English and drama. However, it was during this time that Minghella discovered his passion for theatre, which led him to transfer to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). After completing his studies, Minghella began working as an actor, appearing in several stage productions.

Major Accomplishments


Minghella's breakthrough as a playwright came with the 1985 production of "Madam Butterfly," which he wrote and directed. The play was a critical success and earned him widespread recognition within the theatre community. As his reputation grew, so did his opportunities in film. Minghella made his directorial debut with the 1990 film "Truly, Madly, Deeply," but it was his subsequent films that truly showcased his skill and artistry.

Notable Works or Actions


Some of Minghella's most notable works include:

"The English Patient" (1996): A sweeping epic romance based on the novel by Michael Ondaatje. The film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Director for Minghella.
 "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999): A stylish and suspenseful adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's classic novel.
* "Cold Mountain" (2003): A critically acclaimed Civil War drama starring Jude Law and Nicole Kidman.

Minghella was known for his attention to detail, his ability to elicit outstanding performances from his actors, and his commitment to bringing complex stories to life on the screen.

Impact and Legacy


Throughout his career, Minghella received numerous awards and nominations for his work. He was a two-time Academy Award winner (Best Director for "The English Patient" and Best Original Screenplay for "The English Patient") and a BAFTA Fellow. Minghella's influence can be seen in the work of many other filmmakers, who have been inspired by his unique style and approach to storytelling.

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered


Anthony Minghella is widely quoted and remembered for his insightful comments on the craft of filmmaking and his passion for literature. His quotes often highlight the importance of collaboration between writers, directors, and actors in bringing a story to life.

Quotes by Anthony Minghella

I never feel more myself than when I'm writing; I never enjoy any day more than a good writing day.
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I never feel more myself than when I'm writing; I never enjoy any day more than a good writing day.
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Look at it this way: if you write the novel of ‘Cold Mountain,’ it costs exactly the same to produce and market as a novel set in a room. If you make the film, the disparity of costs is huge.
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Look at it this way: if you write the novel of ‘Cold Mountain,’ it costs exactly the same to produce and market as a novel set in a room. If you make the film, the disparity of costs is huge.
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I want to tell stories which require something of an audience, by way of thought, argument, emotion, because I’m more often in an audience than I am a maker of films, and that’s the kind of movie I want to see.
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I want to tell stories which require something of an audience, by way of thought, argument, emotion, because I’m more often in an audience than I am a maker of films, and that’s the kind of movie I want to see.
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There’s a great tradition at the BFI of giving fellowships and I thought one of the great jobs that I’d have at the BFI would be to give them out on a regular basis.
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There’s a great tradition at the BFI of giving fellowships and I thought one of the great jobs that I’d have at the BFI would be to give them out on a regular basis.
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When I became the chair of the British Film Institute, I didn’t understand how much of my time would be taken up with trying to make a case for the British Film Institute: what it’s for, why it exists, why it needs its money.
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When I became the chair of the British Film Institute, I didn’t understand how much of my time would be taken up with trying to make a case for the British Film Institute: what it’s for, why it exists, why it needs its money.
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Of course, like all film-makers I’ve been mesmerised by cinema since I was a child.
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Of course, like all film-makers I’ve been mesmerised by cinema since I was a child.
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The imaginative leap for me of writing for women is no more difficult than the one of writing for men. I’ve always wanted to have women well represented in the work that I’ve done because I’ve always been around them and around the way they look at the world.
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The imaginative leap for me of writing for women is no more difficult than the one of writing for men. I’ve always wanted to have women well represented in the work that I’ve done because I’ve always been around them and around the way they look at the world.
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I don’t hold with the notion that only bad books make good movies.
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I don’t hold with the notion that only bad books make good movies.
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The best thing about writing has been the writer’s life, the sense of being expressed, the ownership of the day, the entirely specious sense of freedom we have, however slave we are to some boss or other. I wouldn’t trade it for any other life.
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The best thing about writing has been the writer’s life, the sense of being expressed, the ownership of the day, the entirely specious sense of freedom we have, however slave we are to some boss or other. I wouldn’t trade it for any other life.
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Once you start to realize that a film is the sum of its editing, then editing is the thing you’re always looking at.
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Once you start to realize that a film is the sum of its editing, then editing is the thing you’re always looking at.
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