Claude Whatham

British director Claude Whatham, born in 1927 in Manchester, England, had an active filmmaking career from the 1960s to the 1990s. He was known for his work in drama and romance genres, with his most notable films including "Swallows and Amazons," and "That'll Be the Day," the latter earning him a nomination for the Palme d'Or at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival. Whatham's directorial style was marked by an ability to evoke powerful emotional resonance from his actors, which was perhaps a reflection of his early career in theatre. From the heart, Whatham was a master at capturing human vulnerability and resilience, making his films all the more compelling and relatable.