FILM DIRECTOR

Jennifer Kent

1969 - Today

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Jennifer Kent is an Australian director, screenwriter, and former actress. She is best known for writing and directing the psychological horror film The Babadook (2014). Her second film, The Nightingale (2018), premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival and was nominated for the Golden Lion. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Jennifer Kent is the 2,096th most popular film director, the 806th most popular biography from Australia and the 27th most popular Australian Film Director.

Jennifer Kent is most famous for her work as a film director, particularly for her acclaimed horror film "The Babadook" (2014), which received widespread recognition for its psychological depth and innovative storytelling. She is also known for her follow-up film, "The Nightingale" (2018), which explores themes of violence and survival in colonial Australia.

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Among FILM DIRECTORS

Among film directors, Jennifer Kent ranks 2,096 out of 2,041. Before her are Lisandro Alonso, Kaouther Ben Hania, Behrouz Sebt Rasoul, Jesse Armstrong, Shane Meadows, and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. After her are Garth Jennings, Ashutosh Gowariker, Sean Anders, Houda Benyamina, Malcolm D. Lee, and Will Gluck.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1969, Jennifer Kent ranks 1,200. Before her are Todd Hays, Fabrizio Mori, Gianna Hablützel-Bürki, Kelly Link, Sergi Pedrerol, and Takayoshi Amma. After her are Luca Colombo, Pierre Turgeon, Veronika Marchenko, Laura Mersini-Houghton, Sean Anders, and Monica Dolan.

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In Australia

Among people born in Australia, Jennifer Kent ranks 807 out of 1,143. Before her are Will Power (1981), Eliza Scanlen (1999), Angourie Rice (2001), Bianca Censori (1995), Mark Renshaw (1982), Claire van der Boom (1983), and Michael Masi (1978). After her are Rhys Wakefield (1988), Mathew Leckie (1991), Hannah Davis (1985), Danielle Woodward (1965), and Wade Robson (1982).

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Among FILM DIRECTORS In Australia

Among film directors born in Australia, Jennifer Kent ranks 27. Before her are Robert Luketic (1973), Stephan Elliott (1964), David Michôd (1972), Dion Beebe (1968), Stuart Beattie (1971), and Patrick Hughes (1978). After her are Garth Davis (1974).

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