Joe Wright is the acclaimed film director known for single-take shots, redefining cinematic genres and updating classic narratives. He first appeared on the global stage with his feature directorial debut, ‘Pride & Prejudice’, starring Keira Knightley, followed by a string of celebrated releases that include the seven-time Academy Award-nominated drama ‘Atonement’, the action-packed thriller ‘Hanna’ and the biographical drama ‘Darkest Hour’. As one of the more technically adventurous and unpredictable directors of his generation, Wright’s latest project might be his most ambitious: a new eight-part series documenting the rise of a dictator, ‘Mussolini: Son Of The Century’. It has already stirred debate across Europe and beyond since its release, and is regarded by many critics as the best show of 2025 so far. 

<p dir="ltr">Joe Wright is the acclaimed film director known for single-take shots, redefining cinematic genres and updating classic narratives. He first appeared on the global stage with his feature directorial debut, &lsquo;Pride &amp; Prejudice&rsquo;, starring Keira Knightley, followed by a string of celebrated releases that include the seven-time Academy Award-nominated drama &lsquo;Atonement&rsquo;, the action-packed thriller &lsquo;Hanna&rsquo; and the biographical drama &lsquo;Darkest Hour&rsquo;. As one of the more technically adventurous and unpredictable directors of his generation, Wright&rsquo;s latest project might be his most ambitious: a new eight-part series documenting the rise of a dictator, &lsquo;Mussolini: Son Of The Century&rsquo;. It has already stirred debate across Europe and beyond since its release, and is regarded by many critics as the best show of 2025 so far.&nbsp;</p>

Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes. 

<p>Long-form conversations about the lives and careers of the world's leading and most exciting names from the worlds of art, design, literature, politics, business and food. We hear from the masters themselves, about their art, their craft, their secrets and successes. </p>

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