Born in Los Angeles in 1961, he emerged as a prominent figure in the New Queer Cinema movement. He gained attention with his controversial short film "Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story," using Barbie dolls to depict the singer's life. His feature debut, "Poison," won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. Known for exploring themes of identity and societal norms, he directed acclaimed films like "Far from Heaven," "Carol," and "I'm Not There." His work often challenges conventional storytelling with a distinctive visual style.
CAROL
Carol is a 2015 romantic drama film set in the early 1950s, depicting the forbidden love affair between an aspiring photographer, Therese Belivet, and...
WONDERSTRUCK
Wonderstruck is a visually enchanting drama that weaves together two stories set fifty years apart. It follows Ben and Rose, two children who secretly...
FAR FROM HEAVEN
In 1950s Connecticut, a suburban housewife faces social ostracism due to her husband's infidelity and her growing feelings for their African-American...
VELVET GOLDMINE
Velvet Goldmine is a 1998 drama film that tells the story of a British journalist investigating the mysterious disappearance of a glam rock star....
I'M NOT THERE
I'm Not There is a biographical drama film that explores the life and music of legendary musician Bob Dylan. The film presents different facets of...
THE VELVET UNDERGROUND
An intimate, richly textured documentary that traces the Velvet Underground’s arc from 1960s New York beginnings to their enduring influence on art...
DARK WATERS
Dark Waters is a 2019 American legal thriller film directed by Todd Haynes. The movie is based on the true story of a corporate defense attorney who...