Kermode and Mayo talk Mike Leigh's method

Simon and Mark interview Lesley Manville, who plays the character of Mary in Mike Leigh's latest film, 'Another Year'. Here Lesley explains the method behind Leigh's 'improvised' cinematic style.

[@janebibby5933]

Lesley Manville is truly mesmerising as Mary, heartbreaking.

[@tarakb7606]

"All the words I say as Mary have come from me".... Very telling.

[@Jambajuice89]

All Mike Leigh actors should be asking for writing credits.

[@cathalmacsiurdain7762]

A great British film. I love this actor. Mike Leigh....what can you say.

[@amyclarke41]

he does some classics ax

[@terratrema]

This is interesting stuff, but if Lesley Manville's description of Mike Leigh's working method is entirely honest (and there's no reason to believe it isn't) I must ask:
How on earth can Leigh get away with claiming sole writer's credit on his movies? Sounds like everyone's doing an equal amount of work.

[@complicatedairflow7237]

Mate I’ve always thought that

[@untitled8005]

I think he is the final decision maker on everything that makes it to the film. And I suppose he is the one navigating every "participator" during the forming of the film to begin with. Also if the entire thing is unqiuely his process then the credit must also be given to him . Also also all writers are influenced by a lot of people, writings and life in general so who is to say how much credit is to be demanded by whom

[@fanmadetrailersandedits7057]

@@complicatedairflow7237 same

[@patricedecourcy4505]

Because he writes the script. Imagine you write an article where you quote different people. Still you are the writer.

[@tarakb7606]

Absolutely.

[@mickscan2]

Mark likes to listen to himself