The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father, told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA. Stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth. Phyllida Lloyd is one of Britain's leading theatre directors, who is particularly regarded for her work in opera. She directed the L.A. stage production of Mamma Mia! before agreeing to direct the film, her first feature. Lloyd had previously the TV movie Gloriana (2000).