“Because I was a kid from north of England, the only films I had access to was not alternative cinema, which in those days would be foreign cinema; I would be looking at all the Hollywood movies that arrived at my High Street.”

British filmmaker, born 1937. Known for his visually striking, atmospheric works that blend industrial grit with human drama, including *Blade Runner* and *Alien*. His directorial style often explores themes of isolation, technology, and moral ambiguity.