This exciting 3-disc collection showcases Mike Leigh's distinctive (improvisational/observational) method of film development and direction that has garnered critical acclaim from some of the most revered film institutes and festivals in the world. Highly original, sometimes bleak, poignant and often hilariously funny, Mike Leigh's films rely not on a written script but on endless improvisation with a carefully prepared cast before any shooting begins.Essential Mike Leigh showcases four of Leigh's landmark, multi-award winning films - Secrets & Lies, Naked, Life is Sweet and Career Girls, plus two short films in one box-set.