Caroline Michel
CEO of PFD
Caroline has over 25 years experience in the media industry. She previously ran both Vintage at Random House and Harper Press at HarperCollins. For the last three years she has headed the William Morris UK Operation and became CEO of PFD in 2007. She was a member of the Booker Prize Committee for six years and is currently a Governor of the BFI and Board member of PEN.
Q1 Which one film would you wish to share with future generations?
That is easy. The Leopard.
An extraordinary, moving and beautiful film about changes in family and social context and political unrest.
A really strong microcosm of what is happening in the world. The performance given by Burt Lancaster was outstanding, like Death in Venice when the impossible happens and transcends in your mind. The most beautiful on-screen portrayal.
Q2 What excites you about the future of the moving image?
It is one of the greatest forms of entertainment and communication. It is the most straight forward way to make people stop and taps into their mind and soul. Film will always be there and will continue to develop in leaps and bounds, through a variety of different screening mechanisms. Film will last forever.