Anthony Minghella

3/18/08

Anthony Minghella died today. He wasn't very old, he wasn't around that long, and didn't make that many movies. He did direct some good ones, though, and usually wrote his own screenplays. He probably would have made quite a few more. Here are a few of TVOR's favorites.

Truly Madly Deeply
This is Minghella's first film. Alan Rickman and Juliet Stevenson play lovers, only one of whom, unfortunately, is alive. This is a lovely film about loss and longing and dealing with ghosts.

The English Patient
Based on the Michael Ontadjee novel, with Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott-Thomas, and Juliette Binoche in a story taking place during World War II. This was the 1997 Oscar-winner for direction, and it was beautifully done.

The Talented Mr. Ripley
Based on the Patricia Highsmith novel, the cast includes Matt Damon and Jude Law, with Philip Seymour Hoffman in a supporting role. Always check references.