Fine Cuts: The Art of European Film Editing

27  Jonathan Morris

The conversation with Jonathan took place in his home in a northern suburb of London on a quiet Sunday morning, before three generations of his family gathered for lunch. Much of his distinguished career has been dedicated to a sustained and fruitful collaboration as the editor for that very special film-maker, Ken Loach.

I was born on 6th of March 1949 at home in Hendon. Parents considered themselves to be middle class – were probably working class; Jewish. My father was a tailor and shopkeeper – mother was a housewife and occasional helper in the children’s wear shop. Elder brother, by six years, Anthony, who now works with me as my assistant, and a brother ten years younger, so quite a span.

First desires and inspiration ...