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Nicholas Hytner

Ralph Fiennes, playing a choir master, stands, in profile, in front of a line of people holding choir books. The people are singing. Everyone is dressed in early twentieth century clothing.
Film

The Choral

This poignant World War I drama features a fantastic central performance from BAFTA-winning actor Ralph Fiennes.

Five young men wearing suits are laughing at something off screen. Their shirts are untucked and they are holding backpacks over their shoulders. One of them is pushing a yellow bicycle along.
Film

The History Boys

Alan Bennett’s famous play is adapted to film as the young characters learn facts about life alongside necessary academic knowledge.

Film

Lady in the Van

Dame Maggie Smith is a thrifty, sharp-tongued pensioner in this quintessentially British comedy.