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British film director For the actor and comedian, see Jon Glaser .¹ Jonathan Glazer (born 26 March 1965) is an English film director and screenwriter. Born in London, Glazer began his career in theatre before transitioning into film. He has directed four feature films: Sexy Beast (2000), Birth (2004), Under the Skin (2013), and The Zone of Interest (2023).² His work is often characterized by depictions of flawed and desperate characters, explorations of themes such as alienation and loneliness , a bold visual style that utilizes an omniscient perspective, and dramatic use of music. Glazer has been nominated for the Palme d’Or , two BAFTA Awards , and twice for both the Golden Lion and the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival . He has directed numerous music videos for Radiohead , Massive Attack , Richard Ashcroft and The Dead Weather . He has also directed commercials for Kodak , Sony , Nike , Barclays , and Alexander McQueen , among others.³

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Jonathan Glazer (born 1966) is a British director of films, commercials and music videos. After studying theatre design, Glazer started out directing theatre and making film and television trailers, including award-winnning work for the BBC . In 1993 he wrote and directed three short films of his own, and joined Academy Commericals. He has directed popular campaigns for Guinness ( The Swimmer and The Surfer ) and Stella Artois ( Devils Island ). Since the mid-1990s he has directed a number of music videos, and was named MTV Director of the Year 1997. His work in these areas is often noted for its originality. He co-wrote his second film Birth (2004), starring Nicole Kidman .

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Jonathan Glazer (born 1966 in London ) is an English director of films, commercials and music videos. After studying theatre design , at Nottingham Trent University , Glazer started out directing theatre and making film and television trailers, including award-winning work for the BBC . In 1993 he wrote and directed three short films of his own ("Mad", "Pool" and "Commission"), and joined Academy Commercials. He has directed popular campaigns for Guinness ( Swimblack and Surfer ) and Stella Artois ( Devils Island ). Since the mid-1990s he has directed a number of music videos, and was named MTV Director of the Year 1997. His work in these areas is often noted for its originality. He is currently working on a film adaptation of Michel Faber's darkly comic science fiction novel " Under the Skin ", slated for release in 2011.

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Jonathan Glazer (born 26 March 1965) is an English filmmaker, whose directing work includes feature films, music videos and advertisements.

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English filmmaker (born 1965) Not to be confused with John Gläser . Jonathan Glazer (born 26 March 1965) is an English filmmaker. He began his career in theatre before transitioning into film, directing the features Sexy Beast (2000), Birth (2004), Under the Skin (2013), and The Zone of Interest (2023). Glazer has received various accolades, including a BAFTA Award , a British Independent Film Award , and a César Award , in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards . Glazer's work is defined by depictions of flawed and desperate characters; themes such as alienation, loneliness and individualism; and a bold visual style uses an omniscient perspective and dramatic music. Glazer also accepted the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film on behalf of the United Kingdom . Glazer has directed music videos for acts including Massive Attack , Radiohead , Richard Ashcroft and Jamiroquai . He received nominations for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction for his videos for Jamiroquai's " Virtual Insanity " (1996) and Radiohead's " Karma Police " (1997). He has also directed commercials for brands including Kodak , Sony , Nike , Barclays , Guinness and Alexander McQueen .

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