Robert Eggers
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| Robert Eggers | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 2007-present |
| Notable work | The Witch |
Robert Eggers (born in 1983) is an American film director and screenwriter, best known for his 2015 film The Witch.
Career
In 2015, Eggers made his directorial debut with horror film The Witch, based on his own script. The film premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2015. A24 Films acquired the film, and released it theatrically on February 19, 2016.[1] Critical reception was largely positive, and the film earned over $30 million against a budget of $1 million.[2]
In July 2015, it was reported that Eggers would write and direct a remake of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu, based on the Dracula mythology. The film is scheduled to be produced by Jay Van Hoy and Lars Knudsen for Studio 8.[3][4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Functioned as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 2015 | The Witch | Yes | Yes | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Recipient | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Sundance Film Festival | The Witch | Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic | Won |
| Grand Jury Prize: U.S. Dramatic | Nominated |
References
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- ↑ http://variety.com/2015/film/news/the-witch-director-sets-up-next-project-at-jeff-robinovs-studio-8-exclusive-1201413548/
