David Puttnam
Articles by David Puttnam
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Film
Directors’ cut: the end of UKFC
- 14 October 2010
- 5 comments
In abolishing the UK Film Council, Jeremy Hunt has shown himself to be ignorant of history. David Puttnam challenges him to explain his decision
OLD Media
Nation of fools
- 04 December 2006
- 9 comments
As the BBC reels from Michael Grade's shock defection, a far greater threat to the future of British broadcasting is upon us. And it goes to the heart of our democracy.
Culture
Life through the lens
- 19 December 2005
Films have never just been about entertainment - they have also been a powerful force for social change. So what a pity that the gulf between cinema and politics has never been greater
Culture
Hollywood: get your act together
- 28 June 2004
While Tinseltown sleepwalks through history, the tinderbox of reality is exploding around us. David Puttnam calls on film-makers to grow up and take on the war of ideas
Economy
Social enterprise - Hearts before pockets
- 09 February 2004
Big business is starting to realise that if it is to adapt to a new world, it needs the help of social entrepreneurs. By David Puttnam
Culture
Behind the scenes at the museum
- 19 August 2002
British galleries have thrown off their fusty image and ought to be entering a golden age. But resources are urgently needed to invest in the successes of recent years
