By: Alejandro Muñoz and Abel Rodrígez

BRITISH CINEMA 2

CONTENT

• Two important films: Harry Potter films and the King’s Speech

• Two directors: Ridley Scott and Matthew Vaughn

• Two well-known british actors. Colin Firth and Daniel Craig

• One of the most popular film saga of all time

• The release of the first film was in the year 2001

• They are 8 films in this saga.

• Main actors and actresses: Daniel Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson , Maggie Smith , Alan Rickman , Helena Bonham Carter , Gary Oldman.

THE KING´S SPEECH • It is based on a true story.

• It was directed by Tom Hooper.

• It was released in the UK on January 2011

• Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham, Guy Pearce, Timothy Spall, Derek Jacobi, Jennifer Ehle and Michael Gambon.

RIDLEY SCOTT• One of the best director of all time.

• He was nominated 3 times for Best Director in the Oscars.

• Some of his films ( Alien and Blade Runner) are considered authentic works of worship.

• Films: Alien , Gladiator , Blade Runner and more…

• It is said that he will direct Blade Runner 2 and Prometheus 2.

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MATTHEW VAUGHN• A very famous british director

• He won “the best british director award” for his films “Layer Cake” and “ X-Men first class” and the “best original film screenplay” with “Kick-ass”

• Films: “Layer cake”, “Kick Ass”, “X-Men: first class”…

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COLIN FIRTH• One of the best well-known british actors.

• Years active: 1983 – today

• He won an Oscar, a Golden Globe , two BAFTAs and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.

• His films have grossed more than $3 billion from 42 releases worldwide.

• Films: The King’s Speech , Bridget Jones diary , Kingsman , The english patient.

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DANIEL CRAIG• One of the most famous british actors

• Years active: 1992 – today

• He is very famous for his James Bond role

• He has won an Oscar, a Britannia Award (British artist of the year), one Variety award, Best british actor award.

• Some films: Casino Royale, Cowboys & Aliens, Skyfall…

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