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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

Executive Producer
for Executive Producer in Janus
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In 1986, Harvey Dent, a troubled but beloved district attorney, pursues to become the next mayor of Gotham City with the hope of bringing order to its chaotic nature. By doing so, he investigates a mysterious case that has inspired the various wars between criminals and the law that would only further the never-ending destruction he intends to end. This case, however, eventually becomes a catalyst for his fall from grace after it goes horribly wrong for him. Bringing out the inner demon he has long suppressed. This incident, as well as the decaying state of Gotham, makes him experience an existential crisis that inspires him to see himself as the modern equivalent of the Roman god Janus; believing that the only way to save it is becoming the dark incarnation of order and chaos. Rated NC-17 for violent content throughout, strong language, some sexuality/nudity, disturbing behavior and images