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'''Marc Munden''' is a three-time ]-winning English ] best known for his work on '']'', '']'' and '']'' among others. '''Marc Munden''' is an English ] best known for his work on '']'', '']'' and '']'' among others.

==Early life==
Munden was born in ]. His father, Maxwell Munden, was a filmmaker who made films for the ] during ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Director's Now: Marc Munden |url=http://www.directorsnow.com/marc-munden/ |publisher=Director's Now |access-date=24 May 2022}}</ref> One such film was ''Song of the People'' which was a musical about factory workers. Munden studied Maths and Philosophy at ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Director's Now: Marc Munden |url=http://www.directorsnow.com/marc-munden/ |publisher=Director's Now |access-date=24 May 2022}}</ref>

==Career==
]


Munden began his career as an assistant to ], ], and ] before directing documentaries for television at the ]. Munden began his career as an assistant to ], ], and ] before directing documentaries for television at the ].
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His first film, ''Bermondsey Boy'' (1991), was a documentary examining some of the myths of masculinity, which won a Silver Plaque at the ] and was nominated for the ] Award for Innovation. His first film, ''Bermondsey Boy'' (1991), was a documentary examining some of the myths of masculinity, which won a Silver Plaque at the ] and was nominated for the ] Award for Innovation.


In 2007 Munden directed '']'', picking up the BAFTA Award for Best Single Drama and earning Munden his first nomination for Best Director. He also received BAFTA nominations for '']'' (2009) and '']'' (2011). In 2007 Munden directed '']'', picking up the BAFTA Award for Best Single Drama and earning Munden his first nomination for Best Director. He also received BAFTA nominations for '']'' (2009) and '']'' (2011).

=== ''Utopia'' ===
{{Main|Utopia (British TV series)|l1=''Utopia'' (British TV series)}}


Munden went on to direct the cult hit '']'' (2013–2014). The series received high praise for its striking visuals, but also some expressions of concern about its violence. Mark Monahan of '']'' described it as “a dark, tantalisingly mysterious overture,”<ref>Mark Monahan. , '']'', 15 Jan 2013.</ref> while Sam Wollaston of '']'' called it “a work of brilliant imagination,” “a 21st-century nightmare” that “looks beautiful,” but also wondered about the gratuitousness of its violence.<ref>Sam Wollaston. , '']'', 16 Jan 2013.</ref> The series won an ] in 2014 and Munden received a BAFTA nomination for Best Director. Munden went on to direct the cult hit '']'' (2013–2014). The series received high praise for its striking visuals, but also some expressions of concern about its violence. Mark Monahan of '']'' described it as “a dark, tantalisingly mysterious overture,”<ref>Mark Monahan. , '']'', 15 Jan 2013.</ref> while Sam Wollaston of '']'' called it “a work of brilliant imagination,” “a 21st-century nightmare” that “looks beautiful,” but also wondered about the gratuitousness of its violence.<ref>Sam Wollaston. , '']'', 16 Jan 2013.</ref> The series won an ] in 2014 and Munden received a BAFTA nomination for Best Director.


=== 2016 - present: Awards success ===
In 2016 Munden directed '']'' starring ] and ], winning the BAFTA for Best Director and Best Miniseries.


In 2016 Munden directed '']'' starring ], ] and ]. The series focuses on a beloved British TV comic who gets accused of rape. Over the course of the series, the show examines the psychology of this man as well as how his family perceive him. ''National Treasure'' received critical acclaim upon release with many reviewers noting the sensitivity of ]'s screenwriting, the nuanced character portrayals and Munden's distinctive artistic style.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Treasure review|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/national-treasure-delivers-its-verdict-on-robbie-coltranes-paul-finchley/|publisher=RadioTimes|access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> Munden would go on to win the BAFTA for Best Director and the series overall won Best Miniseries.
In 2017 Munden will team up with writer ] to make ''Crazy Diamond'' as part of the ]/] ] '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/global/steve-buscemi-greg-kinnear-enter-philip-k-dicks-electric-dreams-1202033409//|title=Steve Buscemi, Greg Kinnear Enter ‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’|author=Robert Mitchell|work=Variety}}</ref>


In 2017 Munden teamed up with writer ] to make ''Crazy Diamond'' as part of the ]/] ] '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/tv/global/steve-buscemi-greg-kinnear-enter-philip-k-dicks-electric-dreams-1202033409//|title=Steve Buscemi, Greg Kinnear Enter ‘Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams’|author=Robert Mitchell|work=Variety}}</ref>
In 2018 it was announced that Munden To Helm the film ''The Secret Garden'' for David Heyman & Studiocanal. Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 book, the story centers on Mary Lennox, a troubled, sickly, 10-year-old orphan who is sent to live with an uncle in England when her parents die in a cholera outbreak.<ref>http://deadline.com/2018/01/marc-munden-to-direct-the-secret-garden-movie-david-heyman-studiocanal-jack-thorne-1202264528/</ref>

In 2018 it was announced that Munden was to helm the film '']'' for David Heyman & Studiocanal. Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 book, the story centers on Mary Lennox, a troubled, sickly, 10-year-old orphan who is sent to live with an uncle in England when her parents die in a cholera outbreak.

In 2020, Munden reunited with ''Utopia'' creator ], directing the first three episodes of Kelly's ] miniseries '']''.
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/01/marc-munden-to-direct-the-secret-garden-movie-david-heyman-studiocanal-jack-thorne-1202264528/|title=Marc Munden To Helm ‘The Secret Garden’ For David Heyman & Studiocanal|first1=Nancy|last1=Tartaglione|date=January 20, 2018}}</ref> In 2021, he teamed with ] for the Channel 4 drama '']'', about a young care home worker struggling during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.

''Help'' was nominated for six ] winning two for ] and ].<ref>{{cite web |title=BAFTA Television 2022: Winners |url=https://www.bafta.org/television/awards/tv-2022 |publisher=BAFTA |access-date=24 May 2022}}</ref>

In October 2022, it was announced that Munden's next project would be a series adaptation of '']''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Marc Munden to direct Never Let Me Go Pilot|url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/never-let-me-go-fx-viola-prettejohn-1235414063/ |publisher=Variety |access-date=27 November 2022}}</ref> The series is in the works with ] and will be produced by ], ] and ]. ], Allon Reich and Melissa Iqbal are executive producing alongside Munden.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hailu |first1=Selome |title='Never Let Me Go' Series in Development at FX |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/never-let-me-go-series-fx-1235262380/ |website=] |date=May 9, 2022}}</ref> It will premiere on ] in the United States, ] in other territories and ] in Latin America with Viola Prettejohn, ] and ] taking on starring roles.<ref>{{cite web|title='Never Let Me Go' Drama Lands FX/Hulu Series Order|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hulu-fx-never-let-me-go-series-1235248398/|website=]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=October 25, 2022}}</ref> ] ultimately chose not to move forward with the adaptation.<ref>{{cite web|title='Never Let Me Go' Series Adaptation Not Moving Forward At FX|url=https://deadline.com/2023/02/never-let-me-go-series-adaptation-not-moving-forward-fx-1235248430/|website=]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=February 2, 2023}}</ref>

In January 2023, Munden was announced as one of the directors for HBO's '']'', joining directors ] and ]. Munden is set to direct the final three episodes of the series, which stars ] alongside ] and is based on the ]-winning novel of the same name.<ref>{{cite web|title=‘The Sympathizer’: Marc Munden & Fernando Meirelles To Direct HBO/A24 Series, Three Cast|url=https://deadline.com/2023/01/the-sympathizer-marc-munden-fernando-meirelles-direct-hbo-a24-series-cast-1235228801/|website=]|last=Porter|first=Rick|date=January 20, 2023}}</ref>

In September 2024, it was announced that Munden's next project would be an adaptation of '']'' for the BBC. The series will see Munden reteam with writer Jack Thorne as well as be joined by composer ].

==Filmography==
===Films===
'''Director'''
* ''Beverly Hills Is Bournemouth with Sunshine'' (1989)
*'']'' (2002)
* '']'' (2020)

===Television===
'''TV movies'''
* ''Arthouse: Rebel with a Cause'' (1997)
* ''Christmas'' (1996)
* ''Shiny Shiny Bright New Hole in My Heart'' (2006)
* '']'' (2007)
* ''Some Dogs Bite'' (2010)
* '']'' (2020)
* '']'' (2021)

'''TV series'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Episodes
|-
| 1991
| ''From Wimps to Warriors''
|
* "Bermondsey Boy"
|-
| 1993
| ''Forty Minutes''
|
* "Girl Friends"
|-
| 1995
| ''Modern Times''
|
|-
| 1997
| '']''
|
*"Killing With Kindness: Part 1"
*"Killing With Kindness: Part 2"
|-
| 1998
| '']''
|
* Episode 1.1
* Episode 1.2
* Episode 1.3
* Episode 1.4
* Episode 1.5
* Episode 1.6
|-
| 2000
| ''The Secret World of Michael Fry (2000 TV series)''
|
* Episode 1.1
* Episode 1.2
|-
| 2003
| '']''
|
* "The Knight's Tale"
|-
| 2004
| '']''
|
* Episode 1
* Episode 2
* Episode 3
|-
| 2008
| ''The Devil's Mistress''
|
* Episode 1.1
* Episode 1.2
* Episode 1.3
* Episode 1.4
|-
| 2011
| '']''
|
* Episode 1.1
* Episode 1.2
* Episode 1.3
* Episode 1.4
|-
| 2014
| '']''
|
* V.
* VII.
|-
| 2013-2014
| '']''
|
* "Episode #1.1"
* "Episode #1.2"
* "Episode #1.3"
* "Episode #2.1"
* "Episode #2.2"
* "Episode #2.3"
|-
| 2015
| '']''
|
* "Run"
|-
| 2016
| '']''
|
* "Episode #1.1"
* "Episode #1.2"
* "Episode #1.3"
* "Episode #1.4"
|-
| 2017
| '']''
|
* "Crazy Diamond"
|-
| 2020
| '']''
|
* "Friday - The Father"
* "Saturday - The Son"
* "Sunday - The Ghost"
|-
| 2024
| '']''
|
* "All for One"
* "The Oriental Mode of Destruction"
* "Endings Are Hard, Aren't They?"
|-
| 2025
| '']''
|}


== References == == References ==
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==External links== ==External links==
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English film and television director
Marc Munden
BornLondon, UK
OccupationDirector
Years active1991–present
HonoursBritish Academy of Film and Television Arts

Royal Television Society Award International Emmy Award

Peabody Award

Marc Munden is an English film director best known for his work on Utopia, National Treasure and The Mark of Cain among others.

Early life

Munden was born in London, England. His father, Maxwell Munden, was a filmmaker who made films for the Ministry of Information (United Kingdom) during World War 2. One such film was Song of the People which was a musical about factory workers. Munden studied Maths and Philosophy at University College London.

Career

The ending and credit sequence to episode 1 of National Treasure

Munden began his career as an assistant to Mike Leigh, Derek Jarman, and Terence Davies before directing documentaries for television at the BBC.

His first film, Bermondsey Boy (1991), was a documentary examining some of the myths of masculinity, which won a Silver Plaque at the Chicago International Film Festival and was nominated for the BFI Award for Innovation.

In 2007 Munden directed The Mark of Cain, picking up the BAFTA Award for Best Single Drama and earning Munden his first nomination for Best Director. He also received BAFTA nominations for The Devil's Whore (2009) and The Crimson Petal and the White (2011).

Utopia

Main article: Utopia (British TV series)

Munden went on to direct the cult hit Utopia (2013–2014). The series received high praise for its striking visuals, but also some expressions of concern about its violence. Mark Monahan of The Daily Telegraph described it as “a dark, tantalisingly mysterious overture,” while Sam Wollaston of The Guardian called it “a work of brilliant imagination,” “a 21st-century nightmare” that “looks beautiful,” but also wondered about the gratuitousness of its violence. The series won an International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2014 and Munden received a BAFTA nomination for Best Director.

2016 - present: Awards success

In 2016 Munden directed National Treasure starring Robbie Coltrane, Julie Walters and Andrea Riseborough. The series focuses on a beloved British TV comic who gets accused of rape. Over the course of the series, the show examines the psychology of this man as well as how his family perceive him. National Treasure received critical acclaim upon release with many reviewers noting the sensitivity of Jack Thorne's screenwriting, the nuanced character portrayals and Munden's distinctive artistic style. Munden would go on to win the BAFTA for Best Director and the series overall won Best Miniseries.

In 2017 Munden teamed up with writer Tony Grisoni to make Crazy Diamond as part of the Channel 4/Amazon Video anthology series Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams.

In 2018 it was announced that Munden was to helm the film The Secret Garden for David Heyman & Studiocanal. Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s 1911 book, the story centers on Mary Lennox, a troubled, sickly, 10-year-old orphan who is sent to live with an uncle in England when her parents die in a cholera outbreak.

In 2020, Munden reunited with Utopia creator Dennis Kelly, directing the first three episodes of Kelly's HBO miniseries The Third Day. In 2021, he teamed with Jack Thorne for the Channel 4 drama Help, about a young care home worker struggling during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK.

Help was nominated for six British Academy Television Awards winning two for Jodie Comer and Cathy Tyson.

In October 2022, it was announced that Munden's next project would be a series adaptation of Never Let Me Go. The series is in the works with FX and will be produced by DNA TV, Searchlight Television and FXP. Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich and Melissa Iqbal are executive producing alongside Munden. It will premiere on Hulu in the United States, Star in other territories and Star+ in Latin America with Viola Prettejohn, Tracey Ullman and Kelly Macdonald taking on starring roles. FX ultimately chose not to move forward with the adaptation.

In January 2023, Munden was announced as one of the directors for HBO's The Sympathizer, joining directors Park Chan-wook and Fernando Meirelles. Munden is set to direct the final three episodes of the series, which stars Hoa Xuande alongside Robert Downey Jr. and is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name.

In September 2024, it was announced that Munden's next project would be an adaptation of Lord of the Flies for the BBC. The series will see Munden reteam with writer Jack Thorne as well as be joined by composer Hans Zimmer.

Filmography

Films

Director

Television

TV movies

TV series

Year Title Episodes
1991 From Wimps to Warriors
  • "Bermondsey Boy"
1993 Forty Minutes
  • "Girl Friends"
1995 Modern Times
1997 Touching Evil
  • "Killing With Kindness: Part 1"
  • "Killing With Kindness: Part 2"
1998 Vanity Fair
  • Episode 1.1
  • Episode 1.2
  • Episode 1.3
  • Episode 1.4
  • Episode 1.5
  • Episode 1.6
2000 The Secret World of Michael Fry (2000 TV series)
  • Episode 1.1
  • Episode 1.2
2003 Canterbury Tales
  • "The Knight's Tale"
2004 Conviction
  • Episode 1
  • Episode 2
  • Episode 3
2008 The Devil's Mistress
  • Episode 1.1
  • Episode 1.2
  • Episode 1.3
  • Episode 1.4
2011 The Crimson Petal and the White
  • Episode 1.1
  • Episode 1.2
  • Episode 1.3
  • Episode 1.4
2014 Black Sails
  • V.
  • VII.
2013-2014 Utopia
  • "Episode #1.1"
  • "Episode #1.2"
  • "Episode #1.3"
  • "Episode #2.1"
  • "Episode #2.2"
  • "Episode #2.3"
2015 Quantico
  • "Run"
2016 National Treasure
  • "Episode #1.1"
  • "Episode #1.2"
  • "Episode #1.3"
  • "Episode #1.4"
2017 Electric Dreams
  • "Crazy Diamond"
2020 The Third Day
  • "Friday - The Father"
  • "Saturday - The Son"
  • "Sunday - The Ghost"
2024 The Sympathizer
  • "All for One"
  • "The Oriental Mode of Destruction"
  • "Endings Are Hard, Aren't They?"
2025 Lord of the Flies

References

  1. "Director's Now: Marc Munden". Director's Now. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  2. "Director's Now: Marc Munden". Director's Now. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  3. Mark Monahan. “Utopia, Channel 4, review”, The Telegraph, 15 Jan 2013.
  4. Sam Wollaston. “TV review: Utopia”, The Guardian, 16 Jan 2013.
  5. "National Treasure review". RadioTimes. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  6. Robert Mitchell. "Steve Buscemi, Greg Kinnear Enter 'Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams'". Variety.
  7. Tartaglione, Nancy (January 20, 2018). "Marc Munden To Helm 'The Secret Garden' For David Heyman & Studiocanal".
  8. "BAFTA Television 2022: Winners". BAFTA. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
  9. "Marc Munden to direct Never Let Me Go Pilot". Variety. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
  10. Hailu, Selome (May 9, 2022). "'Never Let Me Go' Series in Development at FX". Variety.
  11. Porter, Rick (October 25, 2022). "'Never Let Me Go' Drama Lands FX/Hulu Series Order". The Hollywood Reporter.
  12. Porter, Rick (February 2, 2023). "'Never Let Me Go' Series Adaptation Not Moving Forward At FX". Deadline.
  13. Porter, Rick (January 20, 2023). "'The Sympathizer': Marc Munden & Fernando Meirelles To Direct HBO/A24 Series, Three Cast". Deadline.

External links

Films directed by Marc Munden
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