Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Interview: Mike Leigh on Hard Truths, his collaborative process, and the enduring power of independent film

A titan of British cinema, Mike Leigh brings his signature blend of realism and emotional depth to Hard Truths, further solidifying his reputation as a chronicler of contemporary life. Delving into the complexities of everyday existence, Hard Truths stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste as a woman tormented by anger and depression, hypersensitive to the slightest possible offence…

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Film Review: Hard Truths; Mike Leigh’s tragicomedy earns our compassion in spite of its cantankerous protagonist

At the centre of Hard Truths, the latest tragicomedy from writer/director Mike Leigh, is a woman who seemingly seeks conflict in each of her interactions, making her personal relationships challenging in the process. The woman – the embodiment of someone who tests patience and will, but still earns enough love from those that she hasn’t…

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