Director James Ivory has been making feature films for more than 70 years through the Merchant Ivory partnership with producer Ismail Merchant.
Ivory and Merchant met in New York City in 1961, and their film company Merchant Ivory went on to make numerous classic films, including Howard’s End, A Room with a View and Remains of the Day.
Merchant died in 2005, and now a documentary explores the duo's working and personal relationships with each other, cast and crew members.
Merchant Ivory screens as part of the British and Irish Film Festival 2024 which runs until 7 November.
Susana speaks to James about what it’s like being in front – rather than behind – the camera.
