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Mike Alexander

Born May 1, 1945 · Scotland (age 81)

Mike Alexander is a Scottish filmmaker. He co-founded the independent Glasgow-based production company Pelicula Films Ltd in 1972 with Mark Littlewood. Through Pelicula Films, he produced a variety of different films, both fiction and documentary. Working in long close association with writer and producer Dougla Eadie, his music credits include Transatlantic Sessions, Down Home with Aly Bain in N…

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Interrogation of a Highland Lass

Interrogation of a Highland Lass · 2000

Interrogation of a Highland Lass

Docu-drama about the taking of the Stone of Scone from Westminster Abbey on Christmas morning of 1950 by a band of Scottish nationalist. The Stone of Scone is a holy relic (supposed to have been Jacob's Pillow when he dreamt of the Ladder to Heaven) on which the old kings of Scotland were crowned. It was stolen by Edward Longshanks - of Braveheart fame - in 1296 and had remained at the Abbey since.

Aberdeen

Aberdeen · 1970

MovieDocumentary

Explore the growth of Aberdeen’s sparkling streets.

Cajun Country

Cajun Country · 1997

"This video takes you for a trip through the Cajun countryside, visiting some of the finest Cajun musicians and learning about the beautiful and fascinating culture. Featuring: Queen Ida, Boozoo Chavis, Savoy-Doucet Band, Dewey Balfa and more."

Home and Away

Home and Away · 1974

A young boy away at boarding school struggles when his mother and father split up.

Dunfermline

Dunfermline · 1974

MovieDocumentary

A portrait of the past and present of the city of Dunfermline, Scotland's ancient capital.

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band · 1997

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band

MovieMusicDocumentary

A profile of the Hippest band of the 60's and 70's as they prepare for a reunion gig.

Dreaming

Dreaming · 1991

MovieDramaTV Movie

Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful

Beyond the Maypole

Beyond the Maypole · 1991

Beyond the Maypole

MovieDocumentary

Zimbabwean musician, Biggie Tempo, talks to a number of UK folk musicians about their work and their views on traditional music.

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Interrogation of a Highland Lass

Interrogation of a Highland Lass · 2000

Interrogation of a Highland Lass

Docu-drama about the taking of the Stone of Scone from Westminster Abbey on Christmas morning of 1950 by a band of Scottish nationalist. The Stone of Scone is a holy relic (supposed to have been Jacob's Pillow when he dreamt of the Ladder to Heaven) on which the old kings of Scotland were crowned. It was stolen by Edward Longshanks - of Braveheart fame - in 1296 and had remained at the Abbey since.

Director

Aberdeen

Aberdeen · 1970

MovieDocumentary

Explore the growth of Aberdeen’s sparkling streets.

Director

Cajun Country

Cajun Country · 1997

"This video takes you for a trip through the Cajun countryside, visiting some of the finest Cajun musicians and learning about the beautiful and fascinating culture. Featuring: Queen Ida, Boozoo Chavis, Savoy-Doucet Band, Dewey Balfa and more."

Director

Home and Away

Home and Away · 1974

A young boy away at boarding school struggles when his mother and father split up.

Director

Dunfermline

Dunfermline · 1974

MovieDocumentary

A portrait of the past and present of the city of Dunfermline, Scotland's ancient capital.

Director

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band · 1997

Retying the Knot: The Incredible String Band

MovieMusicDocumentary

A profile of the Hippest band of the 60's and 70's as they prepare for a reunion gig.

Director

Dreaming

Dreaming · 1991

MovieDramaTV Movie

Unemployed Ayrshire teenager Sammy Nelson is a dreamer, using his vivid imagination to conjure up a gallery of heroes. But far from simply providing an escape from grim reality, his dreams become weapons to confront it. With appearances by Deacon Blue, Billy Connolly and Marianne Faithful

Director

Beyond the Maypole

Beyond the Maypole · 1991

Beyond the Maypole

MovieDocumentary

Zimbabwean musician, Biggie Tempo, talks to a number of UK folk musicians about their work and their views on traditional music.

Director

Other Voices, Too: An Evening With Nanci Griffith

Other Voices, Too: An Evening With Nanci Griffith · 1999

Other Voices, Too: An Evening With Nanci Griffith

An Evening With Nanci Griffith and The Blue Moon Orchestra filmed at the Armadillo in Glasgow, Scotland, on November 26 & 27, 1998.

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As an Eilean

As an Eilean · 1993

MovieDramaComedy

The inhabitants of a remote Scottish village live and learn.

Director

Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People

Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People · 1987

Gramsci: Everything that Concerns People

A drama documentary on the life and work of Italian communist Antonio Gramsci. Produced for Channel 4 in 1987, it was directed by the Scottish filmmaker Mike Alexander and starred John Sessions in scenes from Gramsci's life. Brian Cox provided the narration.

Director

Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business

Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business · 1988

Stephen Hendry: Doing the Business

MovieDocumentary

A documentary following future seven time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry as a teenager in the run up to and aftermath of his first ever ranking event win at the Rothmans Grand Prix.

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Man and Energy

Man and Energy · 1976

MovieDocumentary

A film discussing the various forms of energy used by man.

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Screen Two

Screen Two · 1985

Series of single made-for-television dramas.

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