Jonathan Glazer

Jonathan Glazer (born 26 March 1965) is an English film director and screenwriter. 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).

Jonathan Glazer
Glazer in 2023
Born (1965-03-26) 26 March 1965
London, England
EducationNottingham Trent University (BA)
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active1993–present
Notable work
SpouseRachael Glazer (née Penfold)
Children3

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 six BAFTA Awards and two Academy Awards. For the historical drama The Zone of Interest, he won both the Grand Prix and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, and has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Glazer has also directed numerous music videos for Radiohead, Massive Attack, Richard Ashcroft, and others. For his work, he received nominations for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction twice, consecutively for his work on Jamiroquai's "Virtual Insanity" and Radiohead's "Karma Police". He has also directed commercials for Kodak, Sony, Nike, Barclays, and Alexander McQueen, among others.

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