On Anthony Minghella

Jude Law is speaking out on the sad death of director Anthony Minghella, a friend and frequent collaborator of his.

The pair worked on three films together: The Talented Mr. Ripley, Cold Mountain and Breaking and Entering.

Says Law:

“I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Anthony’s untimely death. I worked with him on three films, more than with any other director, but had come to value him more as a friend than as a colleague. He was a brilliantly talented writer and director who wrote dialogue that was a joy to speak and then put it onto the screen in a way that always looked effortless. He made work feel like fun. He was a sweet, warm, bright and funny man who was interested in everything from football to opera, films, music, literature, people and most of all his family whom he adored and to whom I send my thoughts and love. I shall miss him hugely.”

Sad.