David Cronenberg

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Role

Director | Actor | Writer

Date of birth

03/15/1943

Place of birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Awards

1 win

San Sebastián International Film Festival
San Sebastián International Film Festival

1 win

David Cronenberg

Biography

“For me, the first fact of human existence is the human body. But if you embrace the reality of the human body, you embrace mortality, and that is a very difficult thing for anything to do because the self-conscious mind cannot imagine non-existence. It's impossible to do”. With a career marked by a fearless exploration of the human experience, David Cronenberg invites us to confront the most intricate corners of our minds and bodies. His films transcend mere storytelling, delving deep into the essence of human existence and challenging our perception of reality itself. Cronenberg's unique cinematic vision has redefined genres, blurring the lines between horror, science fiction, and psychological drama. From mind-bending explorations of technology's impact on the human psyche to visceral examinations of the body's transformative potential, his films offer a thought-provoking and often unsettling look at the boundaries of human nature. As we delve into his filmography, prepare to be captivated by a filmmaker who fearlessly confronts mortality, identity, and the very essence of what it means to be human.

Known For

Dead Ringers
Dead Ringers
7.7
7.7
The Fly
The Fly
7.6
7.6
Naked Lunch
Naked Lunch
7.3
7.3
Videodrome
Videodrome
7.2
7.2
Crash
Crash
7.1
7.1
eXistenZ
eXistenZ
6.9
6.9

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The Shrouds
The Shrouds
6.5
6.5
Directing / Writing
Scanners
Scanners
6.7
6.7
Directing / Writing
Directing
Crash
Crash
7.1
7.1
Directing / Writing
The Fly
The Fly
7.6
7.6
Directing / Acting / Writing
Role: Gynecologist
Directing
The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
7.0
7.0
Directing
Videodrome
Videodrome
7.2
7.2
Directing / Writing
Acting
Directing / Writing
To Die For
To Die For
7.4
7.4
Acting
Role: Man at Lake
Jason X
Jason X
5.0
5.0
Acting
Role: Dr. Wimmer
The Brood
The Brood
7.1
7.1
Writing / Directing
eXistenZ
eXistenZ
6.9
6.9
Directing / Writing
Dead Ringers
Dead Ringers
7.7
7.7
Writing / Directing
Directing
Naked Lunch
Naked Lunch
7.3
7.3
Directing / Writing
Cosmopolis
Cosmopolis
5.1
5.1
Writing / Directing
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