American film director, producer and screenwriter Oliver Stone (full name William Oliver Stone) was born in New York on September 15, 1946.Stone's father was an Orthodox Jew and therefore adhered to the Jewish religion.His mother was a Catholic with French roots.As a compromise, the parents began to raise his son in the spirit of evangelism.We must assume that their efforts were in vain, as Oliver, being not against Christianity, now adheres to the religion of Buddhism.
Vietnam
Primary Education Oliver Stone was in college, and then went to Yale University, but he had to finish my studies did not succeed, after a restless student of the year went to South Vietnam and began there to teach English in the Pacific College.Once again, a year later Stone returned to the US, in Oregon, and then moved to Mexico.When in 1967 he was drafted into the army, Oliver was asked to Vietnam.He participated in the fighting, was twice wounded and received several awards.Returning from the war at the end of 1968, Stone went to New York University on the faculty of cinematography, where the teacher at the time was Martin Scorsese.Final work of Oliver Stone was presented to them under the title "Last year in Vietnam."
Stone and Hitchcock
long time, Oliver Stone, whose filmography looked quite modest, made films average, with a low budget and a weak cast.But in 1981, Oliver has surprised all of America, releasing a film that could compete with the shocking genius thrillers of Alfred Hitchcock.He called unpretentious - "hand."Hero Jonathan Lansdale, carelessly leaning his hand out the window of a vehicle, an oncoming truck that arm torn off.So much so that the police arrived on the severed body part accident Lansdale found and could not, though ransacked every meter in the area.Thus, the director Oliver Stone once gave a mystical direction of the plot.Jonathan became disabled and professionally unfit person, because he was an illustrator.Shattered Lansdale began to beg and wander.And then he turned up his severed hand.Now she was constantly in sight of his master, and Jonathan could see the hand became violently take revenge on all those who have ever caused resentment or emotional pain to the former artist.
Thriller Stone
So writing the script of the film "The Hand", took it, and even played a small role in the film, directed by Oliver Stone clearly outlined the future direction of his work.And next film confirmed his reputation.It was the fantasy film "Conan the Barbarian" with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Conan the Cimmerian warrior, cruel avenger.However, only Oliver Stone wrote the screenplay for the film, directed by John Milius made, and produced the picture of Dino De Laurentiis.
After the "Conan the Barbarian" scenario Stone was filmed another thriller - "Scarface."Once again, Oliver was limited to only writing the script, the director staging was Brian De Palma, starring Al Pacino.His character - Tony Montana, a drug dealer, expelled from Cuba by Fidel Castro and settled in Miami.Cuban fairly quickly she adapted in Florida and became a respected drug lord.
Subject drug
In 1985, the list of films by Oliver Stone added another films on the theme of drug trafficking.It was the "Year of the Dragon" on drug dealers in Chinatown New York.As has become a tradition, not Stone was the director, and Michael Cimino.Producer of the film again made Dino De Laurentiis.The main role of the police captain Stan White, called for an end to drug trafficking, played Mickey Rourke.It became apparent that Oliver Stone, whose filmography consists mostly of films on the theme of drug trafficking, attaches great importance to this issue.
in 1986 was withdrawn "Eight Million Ways to Die", the latest film by Oliver Stone's script, which he was not involved as a director.All other paintings, starting with "Platoon" in 1986 and ending with today's film projects, Stone directed himself.Oliver Stone, as a rule, affect the most topical aspects of social life.
"Eight Million Ways to Die" - the picture on the favorite theme of Stone as a writer: the drug trade, police, shooting, alcoholism, prostitution, and spheres of influence.Sometimes something like love between the main characters.However, based on actual box office, moviegoers enjoy similar subjects.The main role in the film played by Jeff Bridges, directed by Hal Ashby.
Vietnam trilogy
In the same 1986 Oliver Stone made the first movie they planned trilogy about the Vietnam War.The picture is called "Platoon" and tells the story of an ordinary soldier, trying to somehow get the "yellow-faced", elusive, like lizards.Events taking place on the border with Cambodia, the platoon is divided into two groups, one under the command of Sergeant Bob Barnes, experienced brutal warrior, and the other under the command of Sergeant Elias Grodin.The film's protagonist - a private Chris Taylor, in whose image Stone tried to pass himself.
second film in the series about the Vietnam War, "Born on the Fourth of July," was filmed in 1989.Oliver Stone wrote and directed.A movie about a simple American guy Ron Kovic, who asked to go to Vietnam and there to protect the interests of his country.No doubt about the rightness of military representatives were not, and Ron went to the destination.Doubts began to emerge later when the soldiers saw the killing of civilians during sweeps of villages, some unspeakable horror around.When Ron Kovic, wounded, was taken to hospital, he was struck by the indifference of doctors and staff, dirty medical instruments and complete desolation.
latest film Vietnam trilogy, "Heaven and Earth", describes the tragic fate of the thirty-year woman who had a chance to feel the fear of death, torture and cruel executioners, and humiliation.All these tests have dropped out on its share in the home country, torn apart by war.Les Lee Heyslip, so call a woman, she married an American sergeant Steve Butler and went with him to America.But Butler leaves the gravity of what he had experienced in Vietnam, is a syndrome of the Vietnam War.Eventually Steve Butler can not withstand pressure and commits suicide.
"Shots in Dallas"
Between the second and third film of the trilogy Vietnam Stone took the tape "John F. Kennedy. Shots in Dallas."The list of films by Oliver Stone, so hit political thriller based on real events.Painting were released in 1991.The plot revolves around an independent investigation of the prosecutor Jim Garrison, refutes the official version put forward by Warren Commission into the murder of the president.Participation of Lee Harvey Oswald is put into question by the prosecutor.According to the director himself, in Kennedy's death they were interested intelligence agencies and large industrial corporations.Oliver Stone, whose filmography contain mostly films about the drug trade and the Vietnam War, and then supplemented with a political detective hopes to continue working in this direction.
failure
directorial career in Oliver Stone suffered only one failure, but it was a huge financial disaster, which occurred in 2004, when output to the big screen a historical film about Alexander the Great under the name "Alexander".Oliver Stone wrote the screenplay of the movie, became its director, and producer.The film's budget was an unprecedented high, it stood at 150 million dollars.Starring Hollywood stars of the first magnitude: Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie.And at the box office box office was only 34 million dollars.
Life
Life Oliver Stone - is three marriages and three children.
first wife of director Niven Sarkis - a bright representative of the fairer sex of Lebanese descent.Oliver met her on the rout in one of the non-governmental organizations at the United Nations.Niven worked as the curator of the charity fund of the Eastern region.They married in 1971 and lived together for six years.Their married life clouded only one thing: the young wife could not have children.Divorce followed in 1977.
Oliver's second wife, actress Elizabeth Stone, gave birth to her husband two sons: Sean Christopher in 1984 and Michael Jack in 1991.The eldest son Sean starred in his father's childhood in episodic roles.Oliver Stone and Elizabeth lived together for 12 years and divorced in 1993.
third wife was the Korean director Sung-Jung Jung, with whom Oliver has lived for 18 years and feels very happy.The couple has a daughter, Tara, which this year celebrates 17 years.
Awards
Awards Oliver Stone could not be better reflects the creative heritage of the director, as well as evidence of its significant potential.
His first "Oscar" Stone was in the "Best scenario" in 1978.According to the script for the film "Midnight Express," directed by director Alan Parker.The phrase "Midnight Express" in the prison slang means escape.This escape of William Hayes, jailed for 30 years for drugs, was the basis for the film.
Two other award "Oscar" was director of the films "Platoon" and "Born on the Fourth of July" (both pictures from the Vietnam trilogy).
Besides winning the highest esteem, Stone also received other prizes, such as "Silver Bear" at Berlin Film Festival in 1987 and "Special Jury Prize" at the Venice Film Festival in 1994.
