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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 Iron Men: The Black Sabbath Story
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"Iron Men" is an electrifying journey through the tumultuous rise, the dark depths, and the triumphant return of one of the most iconic bands in rock history - Black Sabbath. From the industrial wastelands of Birmingham to the global stage, the film chronicles the band's meteoric rise, exploring the personal struggles, creative tensions, and groundbreaking music that defined an era. In the late 1960s, four working-class lads from Aston, Birmingham, joined forces to create something that would change the landscape of music forever. "Iron Men" captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit of Black Sabbath as they emerged from the gritty streets of England to pioneer a new genre - heavy metal. At the heart of the story are the band's enigmatic members: Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward. Each character is brought vividly to life, from Ozzy's wild antics and battles with addiction to Iommi's relentless pursuit of the perfect riff, Butler's introspective lyrics, and Ward's thunderous drumming.
