Michel Gondry

Film director and screenwriter of 'Eternal Sunshine'

Michel Gondry - Film director and screenwriter of 'Eternal Sunshine'
Born

May 8th, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

France

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A French director and screenwriter, contributed significantly to the film industry with a distinctive visual style. Created the critically acclaimed film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', which received an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Worked on music videos for artists like Björk and The White Stripes, showcasing innovative storytelling techniques. Directed other notable films such as 'The Science of Sleep' and 'Be Kind Rewind'.

Directed 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

Won Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay

Created acclaimed music videos for Björk and The White Stripes

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