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Karel Reisz

Film-maker Stephen Frears discusses the life of his mentor, Czech-born director Karel Reisz, with the help of critic John Lahr. Presented by Matthew Parris. From September 2012.

Film director Stephen Frears discusses the life of his mentor, Czech-born director, Karel Reisz, with the help of critic and Reisz's friend, John Lahr. Frears is one of Britain's most successful directors, responsible for "My Beautiful Laundrette", "Dangerous Liaisons", and "Dirty Pretty Things", among many others. Reisz is probably best known for "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning", and "The French Lieutenant's Woman".

"Karel took me into his life and into his family and he took on the business of turning me into whatever it is I've become," Frears has said. "Without him, I wouldn't have become a film director". Matthew Parris chairs the discussion.

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  • Tue 11 Sep 2012 16:30
  • Fri 14 Sep 2012 23:00
  • Thu 28 Feb 2019 18:30
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