John Duigan

Biography

Born 06/19/1949

A leading member of the new wave of Australian filmmakers, John Duigan (pronounced DY-gan) has been a prolific director who also wrote the screenplays for his works and often explored coming-of-age and post Vietnam/1960s themes. His films have often been cited for their sociological themes...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 1991, received Australian Film Institute Byron Kennedy Award
In 1987, received Australian Film Institute Award for Best Director

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Highlights

In 2004, Helmed the romantic drama "Head in the Clouds" starring Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz and Stuart Townsend
In 2001, Helmed the comedy "The Parole Officer"
In 1999, Directed "Molly", a distaff version of the 1960s film "Charly" starring Elisabeth Shue

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Family & Companions

father: Australian; RAF pilot during World War II stationed in England
mother: English
Rhoisin Beresford: sister (married to director Bruce Beresford; wrote "The Leading Man" (1997))

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