Born in Newport, Wales in 1942. On graduating he worked as a fine artist and editor at the British government’s Central Office of Information. He directed numerous short films and documentaries which came to international attention. In his work he has often collaborated with composers such as Philip Glass, John Cage and Michael Nyman. His feature debut "The Draughtman's Contract" signaled his international breakthrough as a director. Alongside his films, he has also created numerous installations and multimedia projects.

Source: 65. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin (Catalogue)