Paul Greengrass

English director and screenwriter of films

Paul Greengrass - English director and screenwriter of films
Born

August 13th, 1955
69 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A prominent director and screenwriter, notable for work in the thriller genre. Gained recognition for directing the action-packed films in the "Bourne" series, including "The Bourne Supremacy" and "The Bourne Ultimatum". Directed the historical drama "United 93", which depicted the events of September 11, 2001. Greengrass often employs a documentary-style approach, incorporating handheld camerawork to enhance realism in storytelling. His films frequently explore complex themes such as conflict and moral dilemmas.

Directed "United 93"

Directed the "Bourne" series

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