Biography
Paul Verhoeven is a Dutch filmmaker, who has worked variously in the Netherlands, the United States, and in France. He is known for directing genre films with strong satirical elements, often featuring graphic violence and explicit sexual content and nudity. Many of his films are considered provocative, and were controversial when released.
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Awards & recognition
- César Award — Best Film · 2016
- Goya Award — Best European Film · 2016
- Golden Calf — Best Director · 2006
- Golden Lion · 2006
- Sitges Grand Honorary Award · 2006
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- Bert Haanstra Oeuvreprijs van de Nederlandse Film · 2004
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Picture · 1995
- Saturn Award — Best Director · 1987
- Sitges Film Festival Best Director award · 1987
- Golden Calf — Best Director · 1985
- Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
- European Film Award — Best Director · 2016 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Film · 2016 · nominated
- European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2007 · nominated
Filmography28 titles
Something Unknown Is Doing We Don't Know What
RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop
Like Tears in Rain
Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters
Black Book
RoboCop
Total Recall
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession
Starship Troopers
Soldier of Orange
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
The Real History of Science Fiction
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing
Basic Instinct
Roughnecks: Starship Troopers Chronicles
In Search of Tomorrow
Benedetta
Elle
Flesh+Blood
Katie Tippel
Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story
Hollow Man
You Don't Nomi
Counterparts
Tricked
Showgirls
The Draft!
Hollow Man II