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Todd Haynes (/ h eɪ n z /; born January 2, 1961) is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer. His films span four decades with themes examining the personalities of well-known musicians, dysfunctional and dystopian societies, and blurred gender roles.
- Filmmaker
- 1985–present
Todd Haynes is an American director, producer and writer known for his experimental and queer cinema. He has made films such as Poison, Safe, Far from Heaven, I'm Not There and Carol, and won critical acclaim and awards.
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Nov 29, 2023 · The Vanguard Award winner talks about his iconic films, from 'Far from Heaven' to 'The Velvet Underground', and his latest Netflix drama with Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman. He also reveals the moment he knew 'Carol' was a masterpiece.
- Ryan Lattanzio
May 3, 2024 · Todd Haynes is an American screenwriter and director known for films that examine fame, sexuality, and the lives of people on the periphery. His notable movies include Safe (1995), Velvet Goldmine (1998), Far from Heaven (2002), I’m Not There (2007), Carol (2015), and May December (2023).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jun 30, 2022 · The director of Poison, Far from Heaven and Carol reflects on the movement that kicked off three decades ago and how far there is to go. He talks about the influence of AIDS, activism, politics and queerness in his films.
- Joshua Rothkopf
- 2 min
Sep 27, 2023 · The director talks about his latest film, which explores a taboo romance between a teacher and a student. He also reflects on his career, his influences, and his themes of constraint and expression.
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Todd Haynes is an American filmmaker known for his experimental and queer cinema. He has directed films such as Superstar, Poison, Safe, Velvet Goldmine, Far from Heaven, I'm Not There and Carol.