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I saw that pic and could not resist.
He almost looks like Norman Bates! LOL
But yes it is Steven Spielberg
About a quarter of his works combined remind us that "Peace" Is a Far Better Choice than War!
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https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000040/mediaviewer/rm742955008
but actually, he looks like Luis Buñuel.
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000320/mediaviewer/rm385677312
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The Steva Lisa
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I really like his style and technique that give his films a unique look and feel.

2000 Mission to Mars
1998 Snake Eyes
1996 Mission: Impossible
1993 Carlito's Way
1989 Casualties of War (as Brian DePalma)
1987 The Untouchables
1981 Blow Out
1976 Carrie
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Suggested by Ed Jones (XLIX), [link=https://www.imdb.com/user/ur28003732/?ref_=nb_usr_prof_0]
please visit his profile page here[/link]

Jessica, Champion
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I would like to nominate Yimou Zhang.
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P.S. Now I'm making GIFS and I can't get enough! (Yes, I made this one)

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He made 'Medicine Man'.
His examples of fun films:
'Last Action Hero'.... 'Die Hard'.......'Predator'
But his best one is the often ignored 'Medicine Man'.
That is a good example of an inspiring film.
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But John McTiernan is good, too. :)
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Ed, I see where you're coming from but don't underestimate fun genre movies. Buster Keaton used to be a funny slapstick comedian for the masses, and now he's also a cultural heritage :).
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(Someone who is trying to put quality content infront of Indian Audience)
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1) Nobel concerned over his legacy, provided in his will four five prizes in world changing endeavors:Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Literature, and Peace.
2) Movies have displaced Literature, in influence and popularity since Nobel deaths in1896.
3) Therefore his award for a literary work "in an ideal direction" should be theoretically expanded to include living director's "bodies of work" that have changed the world.
If the award existed prior to today, someone like Stanley Kramer would have gotten it for his "message film" contributions that tackled a number of social problem through film.
Wikepedia notes
The first three of these prizes are awarded for eminence in physical science, in chemistry and in medical science or physiology; the fourth is for literary work "in an ideal direction" and the fifth prize is to be given to the person or society that renders the greatest service to the cause of international fraternity, in the suppression or reduction of standing armies, or in the establishment or furtherance of peace congresses.[14]
The formulation for the literary prize being given for a work "in an ideal direction" (i idealisk riktning in Swedish), is cryptic and has caused much confusion. For many years, the Swedish Academy interpreted "ideal" as "idealistic" (idealistisk) and used it as a reason not to give the prize to important but less romantic authors, such as Henrik Ibsen and Leo Tolstoy. This interpretation has since been revised, and the prize has been awarded to, for example, Dario Fo and José Saramago, who do not belong to the camp of literary idealism.
Director Steven Spielberg described Stanley Kramer as an "incredibly talented visionary", and "one of our great filmmakers, not just for the art and passion he put on screen, but for the impact he has made on the conscience of the world.
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Although not necessarily specific to Directing, for film-making in general I'd probably choose Tarantino. (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000233/)
There are so many great artists out there it's hard to choose, but he's definitely at the top of my list. I could probably more easily provide a top 25 than picking just one, but for now, Quentin gets my vote. :)
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Do you have an IMDb account I can link to?
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I'm relatively new around here so if I've formatted that link wrong let me know.
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-From the Chicken Soup for the IMDb Poll Board Member book. :)
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Spike Lee
('Difficult decision to make between Lee and Claire Denis.)
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All those who suggested a director can now add another nomination.
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Then I go with James Nguyen
Off the wall, I know, but you said The Nobel Prize is an award bestowed to people who distinguished themselves...
James has distinguished himself; among B movie buffs he is well known, and his work is like no other! Honestly my life wouldn't be the same without him!
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Aww, thanks. :)
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