ALEXANDER SAUL is a very tall human being (204cm), living with his wife and their chihuahua, with a view over a Cemetery—more romantic than it sounds. He’s an award-winning WRITER-DIRECTOR whose films explore identity shaped by cultural, religious, and societal forces. His work often centers on conflict and how individuals navigate opposing worlds. Perhaps this stems from being raised by a Christian mother and a Jewish father, which, according to religious rules, might have labeled him an atheist. Yet, in his 20s, he chose to convert to Judaism.
Drawn to themes of survival, his characters often undergo personal transformation in the face of absurd and surreal challenges. Absurdity and dark humor are central to his work, as he contrasts heavy subjects with surrealism, encouraging audiences to question societal norms while keeping them engaged with humor. He always laughs at his jokes, so he must think he’s funny.
Above all, emotional depth is crucial to his work. His experiences with mental health, as an outspoken paranoid schizophrenic with hearing hallucinations, likely influence this. At his core, he strives to push boundaries, using film to explore complex psychological and social dynamics while breaking away from conventional expectations.
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