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.
Born on Jul 24, 1952 (72 years old)
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Gus Van Sant directed the film adaptation of one of Tom Robbins' novels.
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Gus Van Sant is involved in the production of the series focused on Capote's rivalries.
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Gus Van Sant directed the film based on Tom Robbins' novel 'Il nuovo sesso: Cowgirl'.
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