Katheryn Bigelow

Director

American film director known for stylistically bold genre films such as Near Dark and The Hurt Locker.

Won the Academy Award for Best Director for The Hurt Locker (2010). Notable films include Near Dark (Il Buio Si Avvicina) and The Hurt Locker.

DeBaser reviews emphasize Bigelow's interest in extreme experiences: The Hurt Locker as an exploration of addiction to conflict and Near Dark as a stylized vampire love story. Critics praise her stylistic control and thematic depth but are divided on the film's awards recognition and emotional impact.

For:film fans, critics, and readers interested in war and horror cinema

 Iraq, zero years.

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 At her debut Katheryn Bigelow directs a film with style that to date remains her best.

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 "The Hurt Locker" doesn't deserve all those Oscars.

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