Next January 8, during the gala of the British Independent Film Awards, Paul Greengrass will receive the Variety Award in recognition of his work in the cinema.
The British director will receive the honor for having helped bring the image of the british cinema all over the world.
Previously, filmmakers, screenwriters and actors such as Kenneth Brannagh, Michael Caine and Hellen Mirren have been awarded this award, last year it was received by actor Jude Law.
Paul Greengrass has premiered this year «Captain Phillips«, A film that could lead him to be nominated for the second time at the Academy Awards, after his time at the gala with the film« United 93 ».
Although Greengrass has not only toured his cinema in the United States, since the film that made him known internationally, «Bloody Sunday»Was present at the prestigious European Berlinale competition, finally winning the Golden Bear for best film.
Among these tapes he has also made more commercial films such as installments of the saga «Bourne»Or his last film before«Captain Phillips","Green Zone: Protected District«, Authentic 'Blockbusters' that have also helped him to be recognized around the world.
Soon, in 2014, Paul Greengrass will present his next work «Barça«, A documentary that will take us into one of the most famous football teams in the world, FC Barcelona.
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