Mark Cousins
Northern Irish director and writer
Born
May 3rd, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Northern Ireland
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A director, writer, and cinematographer from Northern Ireland, recognized for distinctive contributions to documentary filmmaking. Gained prominence with the film 'The Story of Film: An Odyssey,' which explored the evolution of cinema across the globe. Also created 'A Story of Children and Film,' a documentary that examines the portrayal of children in films. Engaged in film criticism and has authored several books on cinema, further advancing discourse in film studies.
Directed 'The Story of Film: An Odyssey'
Created 'A Story of Children and Film'
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