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David Andrew Leo Fincher (born August 28, 1962) is an American film director. His films, mostly thrillers, have received 40 nominations at the Academy Awards, including three for him as Best Director. Born in Denver, Colorado, Fincher was interested in filmmaking at an early age. He directed numerous music videos, most notably Madonna's "Express Yourself" in 1989 and "Vogue" in 1990, both of which won him the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction. He made his feature film debut with Alien 3 (1992), which garnered mixed reviews, followed by the thriller Seven (1995), which was better received. Fincher found lukewarm success with The Game (1997) and Fight Club (1999), but the latter eventually became a cult classic. In 2002, he returned to prominence with the thriller Panic Room starring Jodie Foster. Fincher also directed Zodiac (2007), The Social Network (2010), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), and Mank (2020). For The Social Network, he won the Golden Globe Award for Best Director and BAFTA Award for Best Direction. His biggest commercial successes are The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) and Gone Girl (2014), both of which grossed more than $300 million worldwide, with the former earning thirteen nominations at the Academy Awards, and eleven at the British Academy Film Awards. He also served as an executive producer and director for the Netflix series House of Cards (2013–2018) and Mindhunter (2017–2019), winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the pilot episode of House of Cards. Fincher was the co-founder of Propaganda Films, a film, and music.
David Fincher
Director
for Director in Bleed Through: The Kristen Pfaff Story
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In the 1990s, the world of grunge music was dominated by a select few, but one woman was ready to carve her name into the scene. Bleed Through: The Kristen Pfaff Story tells the powerful, poignant tale of Kristen Pfaff—a gifted musician whose passionate, fearless spirit was matched only by the personal struggles that marked her brief but unforgettable life. Set against the explosive Seattle music scene backdrop, we follow Kristen’s journey from her early days as a self-taught bass player, discovering her identity through music, to her rise to fame with Hole. With a steadfast commitment to her craft, Kristen, portrayed by a breakout actress, brought a rare blend of fiery energy and vulnerability to her bandmates and fans alike. But the spotlight wasn’t kind. As Kristen’s star began to rise, so did the pressures of fame, addiction, and personal loss. Through raw and unflinching performances, the film delves deep into Kristen’s complicated relationship with her bandmates, her struggles with substance abuse, and her attempts to reconcile her inner turmoil with the expectations of the world around her. Along the way, we see her deep connection to Courtney Love, the explosive dynamics of the grunge scene, and Kristen’s brief, but impactful role in shaping the genre.
