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One 'Weekend' Leads to '45 Years' for Director Andrew Haigh
Filmmaker Andrew Haigh had a difficult time funding his first film, a small indie drama called Weekend. When that movie charmed critics, everything changed. He tells us about his new film 45 Years.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenThe surprise success of director Andrew Haigh's first film Weekend made funding his next one much easier. His new movie, 45 Years, about a sudden turn in a marriage of that duration, has actress Charlotte Rampling in awards contention. Haigh tells us about savoring the success of 45 years while facing the cancellation of his HBO show Looking.
Photo: Director Andrew Haigh, courtesy of Ginsberg Libby
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The film 45 Years tells the story of British couple Geoff and Kate, played by Tom Courtney and Charlotte Rampling, in the week leading up to their 45th wedding anniversary.
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