Paul Schrader
- Biography
- Raised in a strict religious household in Michigan, writer/director Paul Schrader studied theology at Calvin College and didn't see a movie until he was in his late teens.
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- Born
- July 22, 1946
Awards
Berlin International Film Festival
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Nominated | Berlin International Film Festival | In Competition Light Sleeper |
Independent Spirit Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Screenplay Affliction (1999) |
| 1998 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Director Affliction (1999) |
| 1997 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Screenplay Touch (1997) |
| 1997 | Nominated | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Director Touch (1997) |
Films
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