David Puttnam

In light of recent developments on the X platform that are no longer compatible with my values and those of the team at @Atticus_Edu, I have decided to leave X.

Excited for @MarkRyanWriter1 new book, Chariots Return! An inspiring tale exploring the heroes of 'Chariots of Fire' and the enduring legacy of the Olympics. A must-read for fans of the Games and those who believe in the power of sport to inspire and unite.

Best of luck to @TeamGB & @TeamIreland in the @Olympics 🥇 #Paris2024 Watch back the panel discussion with Olympian @DavidGillick, Producer @DPuttnam and @PJohnstonFCDO on the meaning of the Olympics, Irish sport and the iconic 'Chariots of Fire' film: youtube.com/watch?v=MzuvKu…

Screen Ireland is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme, worth over €1 million. 27 organisations have been awarded funding to deliver skills development initiatives for the Irish screen sector. Read more ▶ screenireland.ie/news/fis-eirea…

On behalf of the team at @Atticus_Edu, I'd like to thank @ScreenIreland for supporting our 'Screen Careers for Transition Year Students' programme.

A special screening of Chariots of Fire by @BritEmbDublin in @StellaCinemas with the film’s producer @DPuttnam and @DavidGillick .The event was held to mark the upcoming @parisolympicss given the film is set 100 years ago at the 1924 Paris Olympics. #chariotsoffire

“I must have got... half a dozen letters from people who said that the film had made them decide not to commit suicide, that life was worth living,” says @DPuttnam. Enjoyed writing this on Chariots of Fire's legacy and enduring popularity. edition.cnn.com/2024/07/19/spo…

9 days to go until the @Paris2024 @Olympics!🥇 Watch the full panel discussion from our 'Chariots of Fire' event last week with @DavidGillick, @DPuttnam and @PJohnstonFCDO as they chat about the Olympics, @TeamIreland and the iconic film: youtu.be/MzuvKuuWwG4?si… #Olympics2024

Fascinating discussion with @DPuttnam @PJohnstonFCDO and @DavidGillick in advance of a screening of Chariots of Fire. 100 years to the day since the great 400 metre win depicted in the film.

100 years ago today, Eric Liddell broke the 400m record at 1924 Paris @Olympics, immortalised in 'Chariots of Fire'.   To celebrate both 100 years of @TeamIreland at @Paris2024, @PJohnstonFCDO hosted a special screening of the iconic film with @DPuttnam & @DavidGillick 🏃‍♂️🎬🍿

100 years ago tonight Eric Liddell won the Paris Olympics 400m, immortalised in “Chariots of Fire”. Honoured to interview @DPuttnam & @DavidGillick @StellaRathmines before the screening.

Still buzzing from last night’s event. Thanks to @DPuttnam @DavidGillick @Eascai and my excellent @BritEmbDublin team - they did not cease from mental fight! #Olympics2024

2 weeks to go to @Paris2024 @Olympics!🥇🏃‍♂️🍿 Thanks to our guests for attending our 'Chariots of Fire' Screening and discussion with @PJohnstonFCDO, @DPuttnam, and @DavidGillick. Photos from the event at the following link: flic.kr/s/aHBqjBzjSS #Olympics2024 #TeamIreland

There was a fascinating discussion between @DPuttnam, the British ambassador to Ireland @PaulJohnsonMN and former Irish Olympian @DavidGillick about the film Chariots of Fire. It was held in the beautiful @StellaCinemas and hosted by the @BritEmbDublin The discussion was held 100 years to the day after Eric Liddell won one of the most famous races in Olympic history in Paris. The 1981 film swept the boards at the Oscars winning seven Oscars including best picture, best original screenplay and best original score. The film tells the story of two British athletes, Eric Liddell, the devout son of a Scottish missionary, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew. Liddell famously refused to compete in the heats of his favourite event, the 100 metres, at the 1924 Olympic Games because they were held on a Sunday, but managed to win the 400 metres. Abrahams, who was regularly the recipient of antisemitic jibes while student at Cambridge, won the 100 metre race at the games. Puttnam, who produced the film, says he is only one of two prominent people involved in the film who are still alive the other being the actor Nigel Havers. Ian Charleson, who played Eric Liddell, died when he was only 40 from Aids; Ben Cross, who played Abrahams, died in 2020 His co-producer was Dodi Fayed who died along with Princess Diana, in Paris in 1997. Puttnam is a Labour peer and believes the Labour government will make a “massive” difference to relations between Ireland and the UK which were severely strained for years because of Brexit. “Keir Starmer had his honeymoon here in Ireland. He told me how much Ireland meant to him. He had no reason to say it to me. We could have talked about football or anything else. His commitment to Ireland is very real.”

Last night was very special - 100yrs ago Liddell and Abrahams won gold in Paris and ⁦@BritEmbDublin⁩ celebrated @Paris2024 with a Chariots of Fire screening & conversation with ⁦@PJohnstonFCDO⁩, ⁦@DPuttnam⁩ and ⁦@DavidGillick⁩ !🥇🏃‍♂️ flic.kr/s/aHBqjBzjSS

I am pleased to announce my forthcoming masterclass on 'Producing for Screen and Society' with eQuinoxe Europe in partnership with the Austrian Film Institute. Commencing January 2025. equinoxe-europe.org/master-classes…

Watch the chair of our Election Advertising Review Panel David Puttnam discuss the work of Reform Political Advertising over the course of the 2024 General Election. @DPuttnam @UKLabour @lisanandy @AlexJJNorris @kate_ann20 @AngelaRayner @Keir_Starmer

ICYMI: Over the coming weeks we're sharing messages of reminiscence from Film London's past, present and future as part of our 20th Anniversary campaign. Starting with Producer, Industry titan and former Film London Executive Task Force Chairman David Puttnam CBE. #FilmLondon20

An inspiring portrait of legendary film producer, educator and environmentalist @DPuttnam Following its premiere @RTEOne, 'David Puttnam: The Long Way Home' is now available to watch @RTEplayer. rte.ie/player/movie/d… @UCC

@DPuttnam @RTEOne @RTEplayer @UCC The documentary highlights @DPuttnam's commitment to developing the next generation of filmmakers. The Puttnam Scholarship programme @UCC supports aspiring creatives, offering students from all disciplines the opportunity to work with @DPuttnam. ucc.ie/en/fmt/film/pu…