The Personal History Of David Copperfield
- 2020 film
An adaptation of the Dickens classic directed by Armando Iannucci. Also features Dev Patel, Aneurin Barnard, Peter Capaldi, Morfydd Clark, Daisy May Cooper and more.
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Armando Iannucci: I doubt the licence fee will survive
The satirical genius behind The Thick of It and Veep talks to Ed Cumming about the man in the White House, adapting David Copperfield, his new sci-fi comedy Avenue 5, and the fate of the Beeb in the age of streaming.
Ed Cumming, The Independent, 22nd January 2020Armando Iannucci on 'colour-blind casting'
Director Armando Iannucci has said he hopes his decision to cast Dev Patel, a British actor of Indian heritage, for the titular role in The Personal History of David Copperfield changes minds in the film industry. He said it was "tragic" to think that in many such films Patel would be overlooked for a similar role. The satirist - who campaigned for a second Brexit referendum - also told the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire he "absolutely" now accepted Brexit.
Victoria Derbyshire, BBC, 22nd January 2020The Personal History of David Copperfield review
A much needed update to a classic story, Armando Iannucci paves the way for the modern period piece.
Becky Kukla, The Digital Fix, 22nd January 2020Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield
Dev Patel leads a vast ensemble cast that is the great strength of this adaptation.
Danny Leigh, The Financial Times, 22nd January 2020Review - The Personal History of David Copperfield
It is a rollicking ride. A bit too rollicking, if I'm honest, careening through the 350,000 word novel at breakneck speed.
Susan Singfield, Bouquets & Brickbats, 22nd January 2020Armando Iannucci interview
Armando Iannucci on avoiding politics and 'celebrating Britain' with his take on David Copperfield.
Tom Beasley, Yahoo, 21st January 2020Armando Iannucci interview
He's changing tack with a space satire and a dynamite Dickens. But the master satirist has always been in the thick of it.
Stephen Armstrong, The Times, 5th January 2020Armando Iannucci: interview
He's famous for the expletive-packed political satire The Thick Of It, but now the comedy guru is tackling Dickens.
Andrew Anthony, The Guardian, 30th December 2019Iannucci's David Copperfield leads Bifa nomination
The Dickens adaptation starring Dev Patel emerges as the front runner for the British independent film awards with 11 nominations.
Andrew Pulver, The Guardian, 30th October 2019The Personal History of David Copperfield review
People are bound to say Iannucci has gone soft, but don't listen to them. The Personal History Of David Copperfield is the work of a confident filmmaker at the top of his game. It melds the best parts of Ianucci and Dickens into a wholesome family adventure.
Alex Plant, Loose Lips, 8th October 2019