George Carey

A master storyteller with a flair for documentary filmmaking, George Carey was born in 1943 in London, England. He was active in the film industry from the 1970s until his retirement in 2013, predominantly working within the genres of documentary and news, with his most famous works including "The Battle for Barking" and "The Spy Who Went into the Cold", among others. Although not a recipient of major international awards, his work is appreciated for its insightful and unbiased exploration of social and political issues. As a person, George Carey was as intriguing as his films, a man of depth and intelligence who had an uncanny ability to present complex narratives in an approachable way.