Richard Linklater
Film director and screenwriter of 'Boyhood'
Born
July 30th, 1960
64 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1960, this American filmmaker developed a unique narrative style that often explores themes of time and human connection. He gained recognition with the film 'Slacker,' which helped define the independent film movement in the early 1990s. The 'Before' trilogy, consisting of 'Before Sunrise,' 'Before Sunset,' and 'Before Midnight,' illustrated a deep exploration of relationships over decades. His groundbreaking project 'Boyhood' was filmed over 12 years, capturing the growth of a boy from childhood to young adulthood and receiving critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.
Directed the 'Before' trilogy
Created the film 'Boyhood'
Wrote and directed 'School of Rock'
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