Richard Linklater - Director

Richard Linklater is an American filmmaker and screenwriter known for his distinctive style and his exploration of human relationships and personal experiences. He was born on July 30, 1960, in Houston, Texas. Linklater began his filmmaking career in the 1980s, initially focusing on independent and low-budget films. His breakthrough came in 1991 with the release of “Slacker,“ a non-linear narrative that follows a series of interconnected characters in Austin, Texas. The film received critical acclaim and established Linklater as a prominent figure in independent cinema. One of Linklater’s most notable works is the “Before“ trilogy, consisting of “Before Sunrise“ (1995), “Before Sunset“ (2004), and “Before Midnight“ (2013). The films follow the evolving relationship between two characters, played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, over the course of several years. The trilogy is praised for its intimate and realistic portrayal of love and its exp