Michael Winner

A master of the action and crime genres, Michael Winner was born in 1935 in Hampstead, London, England. Active from the late 1950s until 1999, Winner is best known for his gritty cinematic style in films like "Death Wish" series and "The Mechanic," although he never received any major film festival awards. His authorial style is characterized by a flair for the dramatic, with a keen eye for detail and an unflinching approach to violence. On a personal note, Winner was a man who truly lived and breathed cinema, bringing a unique vision to every project he undertook.