Born on May 20, 1955, in Strijen, Netherlands, he is a celebrated Dutch film director and photographer renowned for his work with iconic musicians and bands. His striking black-and-white photography style gained prominence through collaborations with artists like U2 and Depeche Mode. Transitioning to film, he directed critically acclaimed movies such as "Control," a biopic of Joy Division's Ian Curtis, and "The American," starring George Clooney. His work is characterized by a deep, atmospheric visual aesthetic.
CONTROL
Control is a biographical film about the life of Ian Curtis, the lead singer of the post-punk band Joy Division. The film explores Curtis's troubled...
A MOST WANTED MAN
A Most Wanted Man is a 2014 thriller film based on the novel by John le Carré. The story follows a Chechen Muslim who illegally immigrates to Hamburg,...
THE AMERICAN
The American is a suspenseful thriller centered around an assassin named Jack, played by George Clooney. After a job in Sweden ends more harshly than...