Marc Forster

Film director of 'Finding Neverland'

Marc Forster - Film director of 'Finding Neverland'
Born

November 30th, 1969
55 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Switzerland

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Director, producer, and screenwriter focused on feature films. Directed the film 'Finding Neverland', which received widespread acclaim and several Academy Award nominations. Worked on various projects including 'Monster's Ball', which earned Halle Berry an Oscar for Best Actress. Also directed 'Quantum of Solace', the 22nd installment in the James Bond franchise, contributing to the legacy of one of cinema's longest-running series.

Directed 'Finding Neverland'

Directed 'Monster's Ball'

Directed 'Quantum of Solace'

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