Fred Schepisi

Australian film director and screenwriter

Fred Schepisi - Australian film director and screenwriter
Born

December 26th, 1939
85 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

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A prominent Australian director and screenwriter, contributions spanned across various award-winning films. Achievements include directing 'Roxanne' and 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith'. Screenplays often featured themes of cultural and social complexity, earning critical acclaim. Later works included 'Six Degrees of Separation' and 'The Eye of the Storm', both recognized for their depth and execution. His career showcased a mix of adaptations and original storytelling, influencing both Australian and international cinema.

Directed 'Roxanne'

Directed 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith'

Directed 'Six Degrees of Separation'

Directed 'The Eye of the Storm'

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