Armando Iannucci
- 61 years old
- Scottish
- Writer, director, producer and satirist
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Armando Iannucci: interview
He's famous for the expletive-packed political satire The Thick Of It, but now the comedy guru is tackling Dickens.
Andrew Anthony, The Guardian, 30th December 2019Iannucci's David Copperfield leads Bifa nomination
The Dickens adaptation starring Dev Patel emerges as the front runner for the British independent film awards with 11 nominations.
Andrew Pulver, The Guardian, 30th October 2019The Personal History of David Copperfield review
People are bound to say Iannucci has gone soft, but don't listen to them. The Personal History Of David Copperfield is the work of a confident filmmaker at the top of his game. It melds the best parts of Ianucci and Dickens into a wholesome family adventure.
Alex Plant, Loose Lips, 8th October 2019The Personal History of David Copperfield review
If the word 'Dickensian' has come to signify gloomy workhouses and dire poverty on the streets of London, so Armando Iannucci and his co-writer Simon Blackwell make it their mission to challenge our expectations.
James Mottram, The List, 2nd October 2019The Personal History of David Copperfield review
The London film festival opened with Armando Iannucci's larger-than-life adaptation of the Dickens crowdpleaser, starring Dev Patel as Copperfield.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 2nd October 2019Personal History of David Copperfield review
"Fresh, contemporary, provocative".
Chris Hunneysett, The Mirror, 1st October 2019Led By Donkeys launches billboard contest
A competition to redesign the government's "get ready for Brexit" poster has been launched by the pro-remain activists behind a nationwide satirical billboard campaign designed to embarrass Brexiter politicians. The competition will be judged by Armando Iannucci and David Schneider.
Ben Quinn, The Guardian, 25th September 2019Personal History of David Copperfield review
Kooky adaptation celebrates humanity.
Damon Wise, The Times, 7th September 2019The Personal History of David Copperfield review
Satirist Armando Iannucci proves to be a perfect match for the ups and downs of the Dickens wordsmith in a buoyant and incredibly funny crowd-pleaser.
Benjamin Lee, The Guardian, 6th September 2019Iannucci's Dickens film to open London Film Festival
The Personal Life of David Copperfield, Armando Iannucci's adaptation of Charles Dickens's famous novel, will open this year's London Film Festival. Slumdog Millionaire's Dev Patel plays the lead role, which has traditionally been portrayed by white actors.
Lizo Mzimba, BBC, 16th July 2019