Leigh, Mike /liː/
(1943–) a British film director known for his unusual style of making films. Before the film is made, the actors work together to develop the characters and decide what they will say. His films often deal with the lives of WORKING-CLASS British people, and include Naked (1993), Secrets and Lies (1996), and Vera Drake (2004). He has also made films for television, including Abigail's Party (1977).

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