The classic 1976 movie scene that earned Anya Taylor-Joy her toughest assignment
She drew from the best.
George Miller
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George Miller is an Australian filmmaker, producer, screenwriter and former medical doctor whose visionary storytelling and groundbreaking action cinema have made him one of the most influential directors of the modern era.
Best known as the creator of the ‘Mad Max’ franchise, Miller revolutionised action filmmaking with films including ‘Mad Max’, ‘The Road Warrior’, ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’. His remarkably diverse career also includes the family favourites ‘Babe: Pig in the City’ and the Academy Award-winning ‘Happy Feet’, establishing him as one of cinema’s most versatile and inventive filmmakers.
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An unthinkable endeavor.
The director who gave Idris Elba a crash course in cinema excellence: “A work of art”
Lessons from a madman.
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An unexpected link…
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A wide range of influences.
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George Miller is an Australian film director, producer and screenwriter best known for creating the 'Mad Max' franchise and directing 'Happy Feet', 'Babe: Pig in the City' and 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'.
'Mad Max: Fury Road' is widely regarded as George Miller's masterpiece, although 'The Road Warrior', the original 'Mad Max', 'Happy Feet' and 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga' are also among his most acclaimed works.
George Miller transformed action cinema through the 'Mad Max' series, pioneering kinetic visual storytelling, practical stunt work and world-building while also achieving success in animation and family filmmaking.