Mike Figgis

Director
Screenwriter
Composer

Mike Figgis

Director
Screenwriter
Composer

“The filmmakers that I have always admired, Altman, Godard, etc., have all been obsessed with the multi-layering of film. For many years, I have been trying to pack in as many ideas into each film as possible. However, it wasn’t until the digital film revolution that I became aware of the possibility of splitting the screen and doing more complex sound mixes.”

Available to Watch

LEAVING LAS VEGAS

MIKE FIGGIS United States, 1995

Nicolas Cage won the Academy Award® for Best Actor with his extraordinary portrayal of a self-destructive alcoholic in this woozy masterwork from director Mike Figgis. With Oscar®-nominated support from Elisabeth Shue, Leaving Las Vegas grasps at grace from the brink of a psychological void.