Mike Leigh on THE MIKADO

Name: Mike Leigh on THE MIKADO
Uploaded: 2026-01-01T05:00:00Z
Duration: 18 min 18 s
Description: Director Mike Leigh dramatized Gilbert and Sullivan’s creation of “The Mikado” in his award-winning 1999 film TOPSY-TURVY, which required extensive research on the duo and the opera. In this video interview, recorded in 2010, Leigh brings his unique perspective to the 1939 film version of the opera.

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Director Mike Leigh dramatized Gilbert and Sullivan’s creation of “The Mikado” in his award-winning 1999 film TOPSY-TURVY, which required extensive research on the duo and the opera. In this video interview, recorded in 2010, Leigh brings his unique perspective to the 1939 film version of the opera.

The Mikado
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