Bill Forsyth
William David "Bill" Forsyth (born July 29, 1946 in Glasgow ) is a Scottish film director and screenwriter . He began his career producing documentaries and industrial films before making his first feature film, That Sinking Feeling , in 1980 . His comedy Local Hero achieved particular fame .
Filmography
- 1980: That Sinking Feeling - A pretty shitty feeling
- 1980: Gregory's Girl
- 1982: Local Hero
- 1984: Comfort and Joy
- 1987: Housekeeping - The Eye of the Lake ( Housekeeping )
- 1989: The Dream Dancers ( Breaking in )
- 1994: Who Stole My Family? ( Being Human )
- 1999: Gregory's Two Girls
Awards
Forsyth received two BAFTA awards : 1982 for Best Screenplay ( Gregory's Girl ) and 1984 for Best Director ( Local Hero ).
Web links
- Bill Forsyth in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Christopher Meir: Bill Forsyth at Senses of Cinema (English)
- Martin Hunt: Forsyth, Bill at BFI Screenonline (English)
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Forsyth, Bill |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Forsyth, William David |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Scottish film director and screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 29, 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Glasgow |