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Mark Anthony "Baz" Luhrmann (born 17 September 1962) is an Australian filmmaker and actor with projects spanning film, television, opera, theatre, music and recording industries. He is regarded by some as a contemporary example of an auteur for his style and deep involvement in the writing, directing, design, and musical components of all his work. He is the most commercially successful Australian director, with four of his films in the top ten highest worldwide grossing Australian films of all time. On the screen he is best known for his "Red Curtain Trilogy", consisting of his romantic comedy film Strictly Ballroom (1992), and the romantic tragedies William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) and Moulin Rouge! (2001). Following the trilogy, projects included Australia (2008), The Great Gatsby (2013), Elvis (2022), and his television period drama The Get Down (2016) for Netflix. Additional projects include stage productions of Giacomo Puccini's La bohème for both the Australian Opera and Broadway and Strictly Ballroom the Musical (2014). Luhrmann is equally known for his Grammy-nominated soundtracks for Moulin Rouge! and The Great Gatsby, as well as his record label House of Iona, a co-venture with RCA Records. Serving as producer on all of his musical soundtracks, he also holds writing credits on many of the individual tracks. His album Something for Everybody features music from many of his films and also includes his hit "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)".
Baz Luhrmann
Director
for Director in Wilde Imagination: The Untold Story of Oscar Wilde
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Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, "Wilde Imagination" traces the extraordinary journey of Oscar Wilde, from his humble beginnings in Dublin to his meteoric rise as one of the most celebrated playwrights of his time. With razor-sharp wit and unparalleled charm, Wilde captivated audiences and scandalized high society with his provocative works, including "The Importance of Being Earnest" and "The Picture of Dorian Gray." But behind the glittering facade lay a man plagued by his own contradictions and desires. As Wilde's fame soared, so did his infamy, as he found himself entangled in a scandalous affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, leading to a sensational trial and his subsequent imprisonment for "gross indecency." Yet, even in the depths of despair, Wilde's spirit remained unbroken. From the confines of his cell, he penned his most poignant work, "De Profundis," a testament to his resilience and unwavering belief in the power of art and beauty.
