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British films nostalgia attacked by Michael Portillo

   Michael Portillo

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   27 January 2012 Last updated at 11:14 Help

   Michael Portillo attacked the British film industry for trading on
   nostalgia - calling it "cosy, safe and unambitious" - and said it was
   pale when compared to more edgy and commercial work from Spain.

   He sent the opposite message to David Cameron who visited Pinewood
   studios this week and called on UK film-makers to make more
   "commercially successful" movies.

   It was part of a wider discussion with Charlotte Gainsbourg, Andrew
   Neil and Alan Johnson on the balance between art and commerce for
   performers.

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