Gus Van Sant
Biography
Gus Green Van Sant, Jr. (born July 24, 1952) is an American director, screenwriter, painter, photographer, musician, and author. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Achievement in Directing for his 1997 film Good Will Hunting and his 2008 film Milk, and won the Palme d'Or at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival for his film Elephant. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
His early career was devoted to directing television commercials in the Pacific Northwest. In his films, he has dealt with themes concerning homosexuality and other marginalized subcultures.
His filmography as writer and director includes an adaptation of Tom Robbins' novel Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, which features a diverse cast (Keanu Reeves, Roseanne Barr, Uma Thurman, and k.d. lang, with cameos by William S. Burroughs and Heather Graham, among others); and My Own Private Idaho, also starring Reeves as well as River Phoenix.
He wrote the screenplays for most of his early movies, and wrote one novel, Pink. A book of his photography has also been published, called 108 Portraits.
CritifyHub Reviews Featuring Gus Van Sant
A Candle in the Storm: Illuminating Harvey Milk’s Legacy
Gus Van Sant’s Milk (2008) is a cinematic elegy that pulses with the quiet ferocity of a man who dared to dream beyond his time. The film, centered on Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay electe... Read more
"Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them." This poignant quote encapsulates the central theme of trust and self-acceptance in "Good Will Hunting."
Gus Van Sant’s Good Will Hunting is a deeply moving and insightful drama that explores the complexities of genius, trauma, and the transformative power of human connection. Will Hunting (Matt Damon), ... Read more
Directed Movies
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Written Movies
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant
Director: Gus Van Sant