Alejandro González Iñárritu

Film director and producer of 'Birdman'

Alejandro González Iñárritu - Film director and producer of 'Birdman'
Born

August 15th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Mexico

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A prominent director, producer, and screenwriter, this individual gained recognition for creating highly acclaimed films. The directorial debut was marked by the film 'Amores Perros,' which established a unique narrative style that interwove multiple stories. Acclaimed works continued with '21 Grams' and 'Babel,' earning multiple Academy Award nominations. Achievements culminated with the production of 'Birdman,' which won four Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. The innovative use of long takes and unconventional storytelling garnered significant attention in the film industry.

Directed 'Birdman' and won four Oscars

Created 'Amores Perros,' a breakout film

Directed 'The Revenant,' winning Best Director

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