David CronenbergNationality:
Canadian Birthdate:
03/15/1943 Birthplace:
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biography
Hailed as one of the most original and sophisticated horror filmmakers that came to prominence during the 1970s, David Cronenberg transcended the limitations of his somewhat disreputable genre to become one of the most respected and admired directors of his generation. By the 1990s, after helming the critically lauded features "Dead Ringers" (1988), "Naked Lunch" (1991) and "Crash" (1996), he attained the status of being one of the most intelligent and interesting contemporary auteurs working in English language films. Cronenberg began building his reputation with a series of vivid
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Year
Milestone
Submitted fantasy and science fiction stories to magazines for publication as a youth; none purchased
1966
As a college student, directed, wrote, shot and edited first film, the 16mm, seven-minute short "Transfer"
1967
Wrote, directed, shot and edited the 14-minute 16mm short "From the Drain"
1969
First feature and first film in 35mm, "Stereo" (produced, directed, wrote, shot and edited)
1970
Completed second feature, "Crimes of the Future"
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