Antonia Bird

The first British woman to direct a Hollywood movie, the late Antonia Bird cut her teeth in the politically radical theatre of the 1970s and graduated to the big screen with Safe in 1993. Here we celebrate her trail-blazing career.

 

Previously in this season

Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood

A documentary celebrating the career of Antonia Bird, the first British woman to direct a Hollywood movie.

Read more

Priest

A cornerstone of contemporary political British cinema following a parish priest in Liverpool who is conflicted by his faith and sexuality.

Read more