Monte Hellman

The "maverick of American independents," Monte Hellman was born in 1932 in New York City, USA. He was particularly active from the 1960s to the 1990s, crafting films predominantly in the Western and Drama genres, with his most notable works being "Two-Lane Blacktop" and "The Shooting." Despite not winning any major awards at film festivals, Hellman's authorial style is characterized by its existential themes, minimalist narrative, and an atmosphere of eerie silence. Monte Hellman, a true auteur, lives in his films with a quiet intensity that speaks volumes to the often bleak and desolate human condition.