Jonathan Glazer

About

Jonathan Glazer is a British film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his distinctive and often unconventional approach to storytelling. Born in London in 1965, Glazer began his career in the music industry, directing music videos for artists such as Jamiroquai and Massive Attack. He made his feature film debut with the critically acclaimed "Sexy Beast" in 2000, a gritty crime drama starring Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley. Glazer's subsequent films have continued to push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling, exploring themes of identity, morality, and the human condition. His 2004 film "Birth" starred Nicole Kidman and Lauren Bacall, and was a psychological drama that explored the complexities of motherhood and grief. In 2013, Glazer released "Under the Skin", a critically acclaimed sci-fi thriller starring Scarlett Johansson as an alien who assumes the form of a human woman. Glazer's unique visual style and ability to elicit powerful performances from his actors have made him a respected and innovative figure in the film industry.