Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant is an influential American filmmaker, screenwriter, and photographer, known for his distinctive storytelling and visual style. Born on July 24, 1952, in Louisville, Kentucky, he rose to prominence in the 1990s with films like 'Good Will Hunting' and 'My Own Private Idaho,' which explore themes of identity and marginalized lives. Van Sant's work often blurs the lines between mainstream and art cinema. He was recently in the news due to Tom Robbins' passing, as his film adaptation of Robbins' book 'Il nuovo sesso: Cowgirl' featured Uma Thurman in a central role.
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Gus Van Sant directed 'Dead Man’s Wire'.
Crying at the movies: The shape of cinematic feeling in 2025
Guyana· 2026-05-27
Gus Van Sant is a fellow filmmaker from Portland, Oregon, known for his diffuse moods in films.
Les films à l’affiche : « The Mastermind », « A pied d’œuvre », « Le Gâteau du président »…
France· 2026-02-04
Gus Van Sant explored queer themes in his film 'My Own Private Idaho'.
Οταν το σινεμά προσπάθησε να καταλάβει τον Σαίξπηρ
Greece· 2026-01-24
Gus Van Sant offered Udo Kier his first American role in the film 'My Own Private Idaho'.
یک بازیگر سرشناس درگذشت - همشهری آنلاین
Iran· 2025-11-25
Gus Van Sant is among the notable filmmakers Udo Kier worked with during his career.
Udo Kier, German actor who starred in art house and Hollywood movies alike, dies at 81
United States· 2025-11-24
Kier met director Gus van Sant at the Berlin Film Festival, who helped him get permission to work in the USA.
Umrl je Nemec, ki je pustil pečat v svetovni kinematografiji
Slovenia· 2025-11-24Gus Van Sant helped Udo Kier obtain a work permit in the USA.
A murit celebrul actor Udo Kier. Starul cu peste 200 de filme în palmares s-a stins la 81 de ani
Romania· 2025-11-24
Gus Van Sant offered Udo Kier a significant role in My Own Private Idaho.
L’acteur allemand Udo Kier, visage des films de Lars von Trier et des méchants du fantastique, est mort à l’âge de 81 ansFrance· 2025-11-24Udo Kier celebrated success with his role in Gus Van Sant's film 'My Private Idaho'.
Udo Kier ist tot: Deutscher Hollywoodstar wurde 81 Jahre alt - Kultur
Germany· 2025-11-24Gus Van Sant is an American director known for his work with Udo Kier.
השחקן הגרמני אודו קיר ("השכן שלי אדולף") הלך לעולמו
Israel· 2025-11-24
Gus Van Sant attended the meeting with Papa Leão XIV at the Vatican.
Os filmes favoritos do Papa Leão XIV, que vê no cinema “uma oficina de esperança” | Hollywood
Portugal· 2025-11-15
Gus Van Sant attended the meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
Papa Leone XIV incontra i professionisti del cinema: Blanchett gli regala un bracciale solidale, Spike Lee una maglia da basket
Italy· 2025-11-15
Gus Van Sant, known for Milk and Good Will Hunting, was among the filmmakers meeting the Pope.
Pope Leo welcomes cinema stars to the Vatican
United Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Gus Van Sant is one of the Oscar-winning directors joining the audience with Pope Leo.
From Hollywood to holy water: Pope Leo invites stars to the Vatican | Pope Leo XIVUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-15
Gus Van Sant is among the Oscar-winning directors expected to attend the Vatican event.
El papa León XIV revela sus cuatro películas favoritas antes de reunirse con una delegación de estrellas de Hollywood | Gente
Spain· 2025-11-12
The pope will chat with movie notables including Gus Van Sant.
Holy see: three of Pope Leo’s favourite films are divine. The fourth is hard to forgive | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-12
Gus Van Sant is confirmed to attend the meeting with the Pope.
Papa Leão XIV lista seus filmes favoritos, e 'A noviça rebelde' está na lista; confira
Brazil· 2025-11-12
Gus Van Sant's film 'Dead Man's Wire' is a black comedy that satirizes media and capitalism.
Festival International du Film de Marrakech : une sélection officielle de 82 films représentant 31 pays
Morocco· 2025-11-10
Gus Van Sant directed the film Elephant, which Diane Keaton executive produced.
Diane Keaton obituary | Diane KeatonUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-12
Chantal Akerman influenced directors like Gus Van Sant.
Filme eleito como o melhor de todos os tempos volta aos cinemas após 50 anos; saiba qualBrazil· 2025-09-09
Gus Van Sant directed the true-crime thriller Dead Man’s Wire, which stars Dacre Montgomery.
After Stranger Things, Dacre Montgomery retreated from stardom. Then came a part he couldn’t say no to | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-08
Gus Van Sant looked as if he had just come from the Architecture Biennale at the photocall for 'Dead Man’s Wire'.
Die inspirierendsten und schönsten Looks der Stars
Switzerland· 2025-09-06
Gus Van Sant is highlighted for deserving the spotlight at the Venice Film Festival after a long absence.
Em Veneza morreu um condenado à morte | CinemaPortugal· 2025-09-02
Stéphane Bouquet also critiqued the works of Gus Van Sant.
Stéphane Bouquet, poète et critique cinématographique, est mortFrance· 2025-08-27
Gus Van Sant is returning to the festival after seven years.
Le festival de Venise s'apprête à accueillir le gratin du cinéma mondial
Monaco· 2025-08-27
Gus Van Sant is a well-known director who confirmed his participation in the festival.
Čas je, da tudi v Benetkah obsodijo genocid v GaziSlovenia· 2025-08-25
Gus Van Sant directed a film about Harvey Milk, featuring Sean Penn.
Il segretario alla Difesa Usa Hegseth ordina di rinominare la nave della Marina intitolata all'attivista gay Harvey MilkItaly· 2025-06-04
Gus Van Sant directed the film Milk, which is about the life of Harvey Milk.
‘People raised hell’: why shouldn’t Scarlett Johansson and James Franco play queer characters? | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-26
Gus Van Sant directed the film adaptation of one of Tom Robbins' novels.
Τομ Ρόμπινς: Ανατρεπτικός γραφιάς, λάτρης της ελληνικής μυθολογίαςGreece· 2025-02-22
Gus Van Sant is involved in the production of the series focused on Capote's rivalries.
Quarta na TV: Umami, Clapton Unplugged e o caso Pelicot | TelevisãoPortugal· 2025-02-11
