Ch 20 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Who is Satyajit Ray?
An Indian filmmaker known for depicting intense emotions and social issues in his films. He received an Honorary Oscar in 1992 for Lifetime Achievements.
Major Films: Pather Panchali, Aparajito and Charulata
Who is Akira Kurosawa?
A Japanese filmmaker known for using samurai themes and storytelling in his films. He received an Honorary Oscar in 1990 for Lifetime Achievements.
Major Films: Seven Samurai, Rashomon and Yojimbo
Who is Quentin Tarantino?
An American filmmaker and a two-time Oscar winner known for sharp dialogues and complex stories in his films.
Major Films: Pulp Fiction and Django Unchained
Who is Denis Villeneuve?
A Canadian filmmaker known for grand visual effects and impactful stories in his films. His film Dune bagged 6 Oscars in 2021.
Major Films: Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, Sicario and Prisoners
Who is Souleymane Cissé?
A filmmaker from Malia known for films that explore the culture and traditions of Africa. He is regarded as one of Africa’s greatest living filmmakers.
Major Films: Yeelen, Waati Finye and Baara
Who is Haile Gerima?
An Ethiopian filmmaker known for showing social issues in his films. He has also been an influential film professor at Howard University since 1975.
Major Films: Sankofa, Bush Mama, Ashes and Embers, and Teza
Who is Pedro Almodóvar?
A Spanish filmmaker known for complex stories and characters. His film Talk to Her earned him an Oscar in 2002.
Major Films: All About My Mother and Volver
Who are Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne?
Brothers from Belgium known for depicting strong emotions in their films, some of which reflect political views.
Major Films: The Child and Two Days, One Night
Who is Alejandro González Iñárritu?
A Mexican filmmaker known for dramatic films on modern human conditions. He has won four Oscars in different categories.
Major Films: Birdman, The Revenant and Babel
Who is Fernando Meirelles?
A Brazilian filmmaker known for captivating films that explore important social issues, making him a respected figure in cinema.
Major Films: City of God, The Constant Gardener and Blindness
Who is Jane Campion?
A filmmaker from New Zealand known for great visual effects and strong emotions in her films. She is the first woman to win the Oscar for both directing and screenwriting in 2022.
Major Films: The Piano, Bright Star and The Portrait of a Lady
Who is Warwick Thornton?
An Australian filmmaker known for showing indigenous Australian culture in his films.
Major Films: Samson and Delilah, Sweet Country and Green Bush
