Brian De Palma

Master of visual storytelling and suspense, Brian De Palma was born in 1940 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. He has been active in the film industry since 1960, predominantly working within the genres of crime, thriller and suspense, and is best known for his cinematic masterpieces such as "Carrie," "Scarface," and "The Untouchables," the latter of which earned him a nomination for Best Director at the 60th Academy Awards. De Palma's authorial style is characterized by his use of split-screen, long tracking shots, and Hitchcockian elements of suspense and voyeurism. In his films, De Palma's craftsmanship often makes the ordinary become extraordinary, his unique storytelling style turning even the simplest scenes into suspenseful cinematic experiences.