Gus Van Sant
From QueerBio.com
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1952 -
Occupation
Entertainment
Description
Film director, author, and photographer. Member of the New Queer Cinema movement. Notable films include 'Milk' (2008 - about slain California politician Harvey Milk), 'Good Will Hunting' (1997), 'My Own Private Idaho' (1991), and 'Elephant' (2003). Has received many awards for his films, including the Palme d'Or at Cannes (2003, Elephant). Author of the book 'Pink'.