Mike Hodges

An adept practitioner of various genres, Mike Hodges was born in 1932 in Bristol, England and has been actively directing films since the late 1960s. Known predominantly for his work in the crime and thriller genres, Hodges has created iconic films such as "Get Carter" and "Flash Gordon," and his film "Croupier" won the Best Director award at the Nastro d'Argento. Often favoring a gritty, realistic style infused with British wit, his films display a unique view on society and human vulnerability. Mike Hodges, with his enduring passion for cinema and his uncanny ability to capture the complex human spirit on film, remains an integral part of the cinematic world.