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Neil Patrick Jordan (born 25 February 1950) is an Irish film director, screenwriter, novelist and short-story writer. He won an Academy Award , two BAFTA Awards , a Golden Lion and a Silver Bear .
Neil Jordan is a multi-award-winning filmmaker who has written and directed acclaimed movies such as The Crying Game, Greta, and Breakfast on Pluto. He was born in Sligo, Ireland, in 1950 and has been married twice.
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Jun 13, 2024 · Neil Jordan (born February 25, 1950, Rosses Point, County Sligo, Ireland) is an Irish film director, screenwriter, and novelist whose atmospheric work often involves violence and explores issues of love and betrayal.
Neil Jordan. Writer: The Crying Game. Director Neil Jordan started out by writing short stories and in 1976 his story A Night in Tunisia won a Guardian Fiction prize leading to film director John Boorman to hire him to make a documentary about the making of his film Excalibur which in turn got Neil into making films.
- February 25, 1950
Neil Jordan's historical biopic of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins, the man who led a guerrilla war against the UK, helped negotiate the creation of the Irish Free State, and led the National Army during the Irish Civil War.
Feb 18, 2023 · The director of the acclaimed 1992 film reflects on its themes, legacy, and challenges in an exclusive interview. He reveals how he created the character of Dil, the trans woman who changed everything, and how he confronted the complexities of identity and humanity.
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A month-long celebration of the acclaimed Irish filmmaker's career, featuring his classics and rarities. See his latest film Byzantium, his documentaries, and an interview with Pat McCabe.
