Director
László Nemes
1977
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 18 February 1977, Budapest, Hungarian People's Republic [now Hungary]
- Known for
- Son of Saul
, Sunset, With a Little Patience
László Nemes is a Hungarian director and screenwriter, born in Budapest and raised partly in Paris. A former assistant to Béla Tarr, he became internationally known with his debut, Son of Saul, a Holocaust drama noted for its tight, immersive camerawork and sound design.
Where to start
Son of Saul (2015)Full guide
His debut feature, set in Auschwitz-Birkenau; it won the Cannes Grand Prix and an Oscar and made his name worldwide.
Sunset (2018)Log in to add it to the library
His second feature, set in Budapest before the First World War, continued his close, immersive style.
With a Little Patience (2007)Log in to add it to the library
His first 35-mm short film, made before he left to study directing in New York.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 2015: Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival (Son of Saul)
- 2016: Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film (Son of Saul)
- 2016: Academy Award for Best International (Foreign Language) Film (Son of Saul)
The full list · 8
- 1999ArrivalsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2007With a Little PatienceLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2008The CounterpartLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2010The Gentleman Takes His LeaveLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2015Son of SaulLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2018SunsetLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2025OrphanLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 2026MoulinLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
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