Richard Billingham

Director

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Richard Billingham is a British photographer, artist, and filmmaker known for his intimate and raw portrayal of his own family life in his work. He gained international recognition with his critically acclaimed film "Ray & Liz" in 2018, which was based on his own experiences growing up in a dysfunctional working-class family. The film received numerous awards and nominations, including the prestigious Grierson Award for Best Documentary. In addition to his filmmaking, Billingham has also exhibited his photography and art around the world, cementing his reputation as a versatile and multidisciplinary artist.

Films on Sooner

  • Ray & Liz

    2018

    108 mins

    Drama

    Photographer and filmmaker Richard Billingham traces his family's tumultuous daily life through three different memories and three different eras.