A Scottish filmmaker, he initially pursued a career in journalism before transitioning to documentaries and feature films. Noted for his Oscar-winning documentary "One Day in September," he gained acclaim for "Touching the Void," combining dramatic storytelling with real-life interviews. His feature films include "The Last King of Scotland," which won an Oscar for Forest Whitaker, and "State of Play." His work spans various genres, showcasing a distinctive narrative style and keen historical interest.
THE MAURITANIAN
The Mauritanian is a true-story drama about Mohamedou Ould Slahi, detained at Guantánamo Bay for years without charges. Based on Slahi’s memoir, the...
11.22.63
11.22.63 is a thrilling television adaptation of Stephen King's novel, centered on Jake Epping, a high school teacher who discovers a time portal that...
STATE OF PLAY
State of Play is a political thriller about a journalist investigating the mysterious death of a congressman's mistress. As he delves deeper into the...
THE EAGLE
In 2nd-century Britain, a Roman soldier embarks on a dangerous quest to restore the honor of his father's legion and save the Eagles of the Ninth.
TOUCHING THE VOID
Touching the Void is a gripping docudrama that recounts the harrowing true story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, two climbers who set out to conquer...
BLACK SEA
In Black Sea, a suspenseful underwater thriller, a group of men led by a veteran submarine captain go on a dangerous mission to recover a sunken...
THE LAST KING OF SCOTLAND
The Last King of Scotland is a gripping drama based on the true story of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin and his relationship with a young Scottish doctor...