What were John Schlesinger's most famous films?

John Schlesinger is renowned for directing the Oscar-winning 'Midnight Cowboy' and the groundbreaking film 'Sunday Bloody Sunday.'

Did John Schlesinger make films for political parties?

Yes, John Schlesinger directed a nine-minute film in 1991 to promote the Conservative Party.

How is John Schlesinger's work being commemorated?

The centenary of John Schlesinger's birth is being marked with retrospectives of his films in the UK and Palm Springs.

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Schlesinger: From Oscar Winner to Tory Ads

13 Feb

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Summary

John Schlesinger directed Oscar-winning 'Midnight Cowboy'.
His 1971 film 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' tackled bisexuality.
Schlesinger directed a promotional film for the Conservative Party.

Schlesinger: From Oscar Winner to Tory Ads

Director John Schlesinger, renowned for his pioneering work in kitchen-sink dramas and for bringing bisexuality to mainstream cinema, also produced a nine-minute film promoting the Conservative Party in 1991. This move came three years after the implementation of Section 28, a controversial law. Schlesinger's career began with acclaimed films such as 'A Kind of Loving' and 'Darling', followed by the Oscar-winning 'Midnight Cowboy' in 1969, which became the first X-rated film to win Best Picture. His 1971 masterpiece, 'Sunday Bloody Sunday,' explored a bisexual character and featured a significant on-screen kiss between two men, pushing boundaries in LGBTQ+ representation.