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Kevin Macdonald
Director 58 years old

Kevin Macdonald

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Kevin Macdonald (born 28 October 1967) is a Scottish film director. His films include  One Day in September (1999), a documentary about the 1972 murder of 11 Israeli athletes, which won him the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, the climbing documentary Touching the... Read full bio →

Directed Films

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15 titles
High & Low - John Galliano

High & Low - John Galliano

Kevin Macdonald 2023 1h 56m

Fashion designer John Galliano was widely recognized as one of the most successful names in 1990s and 2000s couture, until his career abruptly ended when he was caught on camera in 2011 hurling antisemitic and racist insults at bystanders in Paris.

The Mauritanian

The Mauritanian

Kevin Macdonald 2021 2h 9m 6.0

The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.

Life in a Day 2020

Life in a Day 2020

Kevin Macdonald 2021 1h 26m

On July 25th, 2020, Ridley Scott and Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald invite you to be part of Life in a Day—a historic, global documentary capturing a single day on Earth. Videos from around the world are woven into a feature film.

Whitney

Whitney

Kevin Macdonald 2018 2h

Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

Sky Ladder: The Art of Cai Guo-Qiang

Kevin Macdonald 2016 1h 20m

Known for his spectacular pyrotechnic displays, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang creates his most ambitious project yet: Sky Ladder, a visionary, explosive event that he pulls off in his hometown in China after 20 years of failed attempts.

Black Sea

Black Sea

Kevin Macdonald 2014 1h 55m 6.0

A rogue submarine captain pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumored to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control on-board their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.

How I Live Now

How I Live Now

Kevin Macdonald 2013 1h 41m 5.7

An American girl on holiday in the English countryside with her family finds herself in hiding and fighting for her survival as war breaks out.

Marley

Marley

Kevin Macdonald 2012 2h 24m 8.0

Bob Marley's universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled.

The Eagle

The Eagle

Kevin Macdonald 2011 1h 54m 6.7

In 140 AD, twenty years after the unexplained disappearance of the entire Ninth Legion in the mountains of Scotland, young centurion Marcus Aquila arrives from Rome to solve the mystery and restore the reputation of his father, the commander of the Ninth.

Life in a Day

Life in a Day

Kevin Macdonald, Zillah Bowes 2011 1h 35m 8.7

A documentary shot by filmmakers all over the world that serves as a time capsule to show future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010.

State of Play

State of Play

Kevin Macdonald 2009 2h 7m 7.2

When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.

My Enemy's Enemy

My Enemy's Enemy

Kevin Macdonald 2007 1h 27m 5.0

The story of Klaus Barbie, Nazi torturer, American spy, tool of fascist right wing regimes, symbolic of the real relationship that the "Western" governments had with fascism and makes us see the world as it is today in a different way.

The Last King of Scotland

The Last King of Scotland

Kevin Macdonald 2006 2h 3m 7.7

Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.

Touching the Void

Touching the Void

Kevin Macdonald 2003 1h 46m 7.6

The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.

One Day in September

One Day in September

Kevin Macdonald 1999 1h 34m 8.0

The full story of the 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and the Israeli revenge operation 'Wrath of God.' The 1972 Munich Olympics were interrupted by Palestinian terrorists taking Israeli athletes hostage.

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