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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 Echoes: The Pink Floyd Story
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Take a deep dive into the fascinating lives of Pink Floyd's band members with "Echoes: The Pink Floyd Story." This film explores the complex relationships and artistic conflicts that shaped the iconic band's sound and examines the profound impact of fame on their individual and collective psyches. Starting with the group's early psychedelic sound in the 1960s, the film follows the band members' journey through fame and the struggles that came with it. Witness Syd Barrett's descent into mental instability and departure, followed by the arrival of Roger Waters as the primary lyricist. With Waters at the helm, Pink Floyd's music took a darker and more conceptual turn, resulting in legendary albums like "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall." "Echoes: The Pink Floyd Story" also delves into the band's creative process, their use of cutting-edge technology, and their groundbreaking live performances that captivated audiences worldwide. If you're a fan of Pink Floyd, this film is a must-see for a deeper understanding of their artistic evolution and the impact they had on the music industry.
