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Gus Van Sant

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American film director and screenwriter known for independent and experimental films as well as mainstream successes; frequently explores themes of alienation, death, and youth.

Born July 24, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky. Active since the mid-1980s. Won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Elephant (2003).

DeBaser reviews celebrate Van Sant's independent, often experimental approach: long takes, slow rhythms, recurring themes of alienation and death. His mainstream films (Good Will Hunting, Milk) receive praise for performances, while some remakes (Psycho) drew criticism. Overall the coverage is admiring of his auteurism.

For:Fans of independent and experimental cinema; cinephiles interested in slow, auteur-driven films; students of contemporary American film.

 "Gerry" is a cruel film, reckless, not at all entertaining.

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 "No one will ever be ready for Paranoid Park."

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 "Hello, Ma'am...you need to come to the school, your son has been killed. There was a shooting this morning."

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