Emma Thompson gave a typically spectacular speech at the British Independent Film Awards in London on Sunday.
Picking up the Richard Harris award for outstanding contribution to British film, the Oscar-winner spoke of her time with studios despite being celebrated for her work with independent cinema.
“I must confess to you that I have been with studios. I haven’t enjoyed it,” she joked. “I tried very hard not to get sucked in. I demanded smaller trailers.”
Thompson later added: “I have also taken small roles in large studio films that could be described as formulaic for money. And for that I’m sorry.”
