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Sean Durkin is a Canadian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is known for his psychological thrillers Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest, and The Iron Claw.
Sean Durkin is a filmmaker who has worked on projects such as Martha Marcy May Marlene, The Nest and The Iron Claw. He was born in Canada, moved to the UK and then to New York, and is attracted to movies that scare him.
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Dec 22, 2023 · Sean Durkin, the director of "Martha Marcy May Marlene" and "The Nest", talks about his passion for wrestling and his adaptation of the Von Erich family saga. He reveals how he captured the feel of live wrestling, how he avoided exploitation, and how he portrayed Fritz Von Erich's complex character.
- BJ Colangelo
Dec 20, 2023 · ‘The Iron Claw’ Filmmaker Sean Durkin Talks Saving the Finest Scene of Zac Efron’s Career for Last. After an entire shoot of asking Efron to hold back his tears, Durkin allowed the waterworks...
- Brian Davids
Jan 5, 2024 · Sean Durkin, director of The Iron Claw, shares his personal connection to wrestling and the Von Erich family, who inspired his script. He explores the themes of family, masculinity, grief, and resurrection in this true Greek tragedy set in the American heartland.
Sean Durkin is known for his debut feature film "Martha Marcy May Marlene" and his short film "Mary Last Seen", both about cults. He has also directed and produced other films and TV shows, such as "The Nest", "Dead Ringers" and "The Reincarnation of Peter Proud".
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Dec 21, 2023 · The director of 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' and 'The Nest' talks to IndieWire about his new film, a wrestling drama starring Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White. He also reveals how his aborted project on the singer influenced his approach to the Von Erich family tragedy.
