Sam Mendes
Acclaimed director Sir Sam Mendes, director of Oscar-nominated 1917, as well as Skyfall and Spectre, selects clips from the films that have had the greatest influence on both him and his career.
In this first episode of a new series, Life Cinematic, Oscar-nominated British director Sir Sam Mendes talks to Edith Bowman about the films that have influenced his life and career.
His choices range from classics such as Blue Velvet, Taxi Driver and The Godfather II to contemporary masterpieces, including Lost In Translation. Sam also provides insights into the making of his most recent film, 1917, and reflects on his early introduction to cinema, as well as his aspirations for the future.
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Sam Mendes' first cinema encounter
Duration: 01:06
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Ry Cooder
Paris, Texas
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The Ink Spots
The Gypsy
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Bobby Vinton
Blue Velvet
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Angelo Badalamenti
Lumberton U.S.A. / Going Down To Lincoln
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Robert De Niro
Taxi Driver
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The White Stripes
Ball and Biscuit
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George Benson
On Broadway
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George Benson
On Broadway
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Paul Bateman, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra
The Godfather Part II
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Edith Bowman |
| Interviewed Guest | Sam Mendes |
| Series Editor | Sam Anthony |
| Series Producer | Ian Sharpe |
| Executive Producer | Jez Nelson |
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