“I come from a mixed family, where my mother is art house cinema and my father is B-movie genre cinema. They're estranged, and I've been trying to bring them together for all of my career to one degree or another.”

American filmmaker, actor, and author

Quentin Tarantino is an American filmmaker, actor, and author. He is known for films that mix graphic violence, long stretches of talk, and frequent references to popular culture. His work has attracted both a devoted cult following and major critical and commercial success. He has also been described by some as the most influential director of his generation, and his films have earned numerous honors, including two Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards.