The Resume

(April 5, 1942- )
Directed 'The Draughtsman's Contract (1982),' 'A Zed & Two Noughts (1985),' 'Drowning by Numbers (1988),' 'The Cook The Thief His Wife & Her Lover (1989),' 'Prospero's Books (1991),' and 'The Pillow Book (1996)'

Why he might be annoying:

His films are flamingly arty.
He has often been accused of misogyny and misanthropy.
His films have featured glass-eating, self-circumcision, cannibalism, gang rape, and naked old people.
He is obsessed with numbers, counting, and lists.
At a press conference, he once said: 'Trust an American to ask such an absurd question.'
He can be pompous and argumentative in interviews.

Why he might not be annoying:

His style is unique, and he refuses to compromise it.
His movies all feature a lot of nudity.
His film 'The Baby of Mâcon (1993)' was protested by religious groups in Europe and banned in the U.S.

Credit: Wieland Kalligaro

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Artsy/Fartsy Directors
• Egg Heads
• I Made a Biased Comment in Public [Some Alleged]
• Profiles 10501-10750 (Ranked: 10551)
• Supersized Egos
• Wieland Kalligaro's Profiles [Series 1]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 59.09% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 81 Votes: 50.62% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 65 Votes: 67.69% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 69 Votes: 75.36% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 123 Votes: 65.04% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 175 Votes: 63.43% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 235 Votes: 61.28% Annoying