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Nicolas Winding Refn

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Filmmaker

The Resume

    (September 29, 1970- )
    Born in Copenhagen, Denmark
    Danish filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer
    Directed the films 'Pusher (1996),' 'Bleeder (1999),' 'Fear X (2003),' 'Bronson (2008),' and 'Drive (2011)'

Why he might be annoying:

    He cited the horror flick 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' (1974) as the inspiration for pursuing the film business.
    He dropped out of film school shortly after enrolling.
    His films tend to have a dark, pessimistic tone.
    He is an avid toy collector.
    Many people spell his name incorrectly.
    He failed his driving test eight times.
    The commercial failure of 'Fear X' forced him to declare bankruptcy in 2003.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is color blind and dyslexic.
    Martin Scorsese, John Cassavetes, and Gabriele Salvatores are just a few of his directorial influences.
    He directed a Gucci commercial featuring actress Blake Lively.
    His films have special trademarks such as color and characterization.
    He prefers to shoot his films in chronological order.
    He said, 'Like all art forms, film is a media as powerful as weapons of mass destruction; the only difference is that war destroys and film inspires.'
    His film 'Drive' helped him gain critical praise in the United States.

Credit: Birdienest81


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 18 Votes: 72.22% Annoying