David Mackenzie
David Mackenzie (born 10 May 1966) is a Scottish film director and co-founder of the Glasgow-based production company Sigma Films. He has made ten feature films including Young Adam (2003), Hallam Foe (2007), Perfect Sense (2011), and Starred Up (2013). In 2016, Mackenzie's film Hell or High Water premiered at Cannes and was theatrically released in the United States in August. In October 2016, Mackenzie boarded Damnation - a TV pilot for Universal & USA Network. Mackenzie also directed Outlaw King (2018), a historical film for Netflix. Mackenzie and his films have been described as not fitting neatly into any particular genre or type.
Asylum
(2005)
A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife. (more)
A woman becomes very curious about one of her psychiatrist husband's inmates, a man who was found guilty in the murder and disfigurement of his former wife. (more)
Young Adam (2003)
A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits. (more)
A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits. (more)
The Last Great Wilderness (2002)
Charlie's wife has left him for a successful pop star, and he wants revenge. He sets out for Scotland's Isle of Skye, where he will burn down the star's mansion. In a cafe, he meets Vincente, a Spaniard who asks him for a ride. With his new friend in tow, Charlie ... (more)
Charlie's wife has left him for a successful pop star, and he wants revenge. He sets out for Scotland's Isle of Skye, where he will burn down the star's mansion. In a cafe, he meets Vincente, a Spaniard who asks him for a ride. With his new friend in tow, Charlie ... (more)
Perfect Sense (2011)
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In Glasgow, Scotland, while a mysterious pandemic begins to spread around the world, Susan, a brilliant epidemiologist, falls in love with Michael, a skillful cook. (more)
In Glasgow, Scotland, while a mysterious pandemic begins to spread around the world, Susan, a brilliant epidemiologist, falls in love with Michael, a skillful cook. (more)
You Instead
(2011)
Two feuding rock stars get handcuffed together for 24 hours at a music festival where they are both due to perform. (more)
Two feuding rock stars get handcuffed together for 24 hours at a music festival where they are both due to perform. (more)
Starred Up
(2014)
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19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile ... (more)
19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile ... (more)
Spread
(2009)
A gigolo must contend with the prospect that he has found true love. (more)
A gigolo must contend with the prospect that he has found true love. (more)
Hallam Foe (2007)
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Hallam's talent for spying on people reveals his darkest fears-and his most peculiar desires. Driven to expose the true cause of his mother's death, he instead finds himself searching the rooftops of the city for love. (more)
Hallam's talent for spying on people reveals his darkest fears-and his most peculiar desires. Driven to expose the true cause of his mother's death, he instead finds himself searching the rooftops of the city for love. (more)
Hell or High Water
(2016)
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A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas. (more)
A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas. (more)
Outlaw King
(2018)
Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne. (more)
Forced into exile by the English after being crowned King of Scotland, legendary warrior Robert the Bruce fights to reclaim the throne. (more)
Somersault (2000)
A young teenage girl who lives with a single mother who is usually out getting drunk and picking up much younger men. (more)
A young teenage girl who lives with a single mother who is usually out getting drunk and picking up much younger men. (more)
The Stain on the Snow
A story focuses on Frank Friedmaier, a thief, pimp and murderer. (more)
A story focuses on Frank Friedmaier, a thief, pimp and murderer. (more)
Jett Day
A black ops agent on a mission to prevent a newly-discovered diamond mine from falling into Russian hands. (more)
A black ops agent on a mission to prevent a newly-discovered diamond mine from falling into Russian hands. (more)
Marcie's Dowry (2000)
Gus and Molly have spent all their money on their only daughter Marcie. Now she's getting married and somebody's going to have to pay... (more)
Gus and Molly have spent all their money on their only daughter Marcie. Now she's getting married and somebody's going to have to pay... (more)
Relay
Tom, a world class “fixer”, specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a ... (more)
Tom, a world class “fixer”, specializes in brokering lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten their ruin. He keeps his identity a secret through meticulous planning and always follows an exacting set of rules. But when a ... (more)