- Michael Winterbottom Director Birth Mar 29, 1961 Occupation Director Years Active Countries UK Genres Drama, Comedy Drama See Also Add New Link Acclaimed British filmmaker Michael Winterbottom is known for making intense, passionate films that explore the demands of human relationships and emotional commitment. He first earned recognition with Butterfly Kisses (1995), a somewhat controversial ...www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=B194595