Mike Ratcliffe

Mike Ratcliffe, the visual storyteller of the gritty urban landscapes. Born in 1972 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, Ratcliffe has been actively directing films from the late 90s, mainly in the genres of drama and action. Some of his most notable works include "Concrete Jungle" and "Birmingham Blues," both of which received critical acclaim but missed out on major film festival awards. Ratcliffe's authorial style is characterized by his unflinching and gritty portrayal of urban decay, coupled with an underlying sense of hope and resilience. In essence, Mike Ratcliffe is a director who seeks to illuminate the humanity lurking in the shadowy corners of society, offering a cinematic voice to those often unheard.