Paul Morrison (director)

Paul Morrison (born 1944) is a British film director and screenwriter. He has mainly directed documentaries and drama films. His movie Solomon and Gaenor (1999) was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.[1]

Paul Morrison
Born1944 (age 76–77)
London, England, UK
OccupationFilm director
Screenwriter

In 2007, Morrison shot Little Ashes – a film about the life and loves of artist Salvador Dalí, poet Federico García Lorca and filmmaker Luis Buñuel. The film was shot mainly in Barcelona[2] and is a Factotum Barcelona, Aria Films, APT Films and Met Film production.[1] The potentially controversial interpretation was written by British screenwriter Philippa Goslett. Dalí was played by Robert Pattinson, Lorca was played by Spanish actor Javier Beltran, and Buñuel was played by Matthew McNulty.

His latest film, 23 Walks, stars Alison Steadman and Dave Johns, and will be released in the UK on 25th September 2020.

Filmography

References
  1. Thomas, Archie (11/09/07), "Morrison to Direct 'Ashes'", Variety Check date values in: |date= and |year= / |date= mismatch (help)
  2. Smith, David (2007-10-28), "Were Spain's two artistic legends secret gay lovers?", The Observer


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