Born in London in 1945, he is a distinguished British film director known for his compelling storytelling and visually rich films. He gained international acclaim with "The Killing Fields" (1984), which depicted the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, earning him an Academy Award nomination. His follow-up, "The Mission" (1986), further solidified his reputation, winning the Palme d'Or at Cannes. His work often explores themes of morality and human conflict, marked by a strong historical and political context.
FAT MAN AND LITTLE BOY
Fat Man and Little Boy is a historical drama that delves into the complexities and moral dilemmas faced during the Manhattan Project, the World War II...
THE MISSION
The Mission is a powerful drama set in 18th-century South America, where a Spanish Jesuit priest tries to protect a remote native tribe from...
THE KILLING FIELDS
The Killing Fields is a 1984 British biographical drama film about the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia, which is based on the experiences of two...