Andrew Steel

Andrew Steel is a promising British film director. He isstill young but he has already introduced several new techniques.

Steel was born in York. He went to school in York and later studied art at the University of York. He began his career as an actor. When he was still a student he appeared in supporting roles in two TV soaps. When Steel got his degree he moved to London and started directing. He says he has loved cinema ever since he can remember.

Andrew Steel is married and he has shot his baby son in one of his pictures. Over his film career Andrew Steel has directed one music video, two feature films and several shorts. He has travelled a lot and he has once filmed a documentary as well. He has never won an Oscar for the best directing, but he has received several national awards for the best short film, the best newcomer and the best directing, as well as special audience awards. The magazine “MovieMaker” has described him as one of the most promising movie directors.

Exercise 42. In your own words say everything you can remember about Alfred Hitchcock

And Andrew Steel.

COMMUNICATION

Exercise 43. a) Think about one of your ancestors and one relative who is alive. Prepare to

Answer the questions below about their lives.

1) Where / born?

2) Where / live?

3) How long / live there?

4) What / do for a living?

5) When / get married?

6) How long / be married?

7) How many children / have?

B)In pairs. Interview each other about the relatives. Ask for more information. Then swap roles.