His latest show,Copenhagen Cowboy, was one of thebest new releases on Netflix in 2022.
It is known for its visual style and the incredible performance of the lead actress, Angela Bundalovic.
Now, he’s finally back to directing feature films.
His last full-length movie came out in 2016, and we are excitedly awaiting more information onHer Private Hell.
Few modern directors execute the style-over-substance approach to storytelling better than Nicolas Winding Refn.
She quickly discovers the dark and competitive underbelly of the modeling world, where beauty becomes a dangerous currency.
The film co-stars Jena Malone, Bella Heathcote, and Keanu Reeves.
A movie that addresses the fashion industry’s obsession with appearances shouldn’t be complicit in proliferating said obsession.
The Neon Demonwas Nicolas Winding Refn’s last feature film before he started working onHer Private Hell.
If one must tell a similar story, though, Nicolas Winding Refn would be a strong candidate.
Nonetheless, it’s a must-watch for fans of surreal crime dramas.
Its hypnotic cinematography and memorable soundscapes are sure to keep viewers hooked.
Nicolas Winding Refn’s sophomore feature stars Bodnia and Mads Mikkelsen as two unrelated characters in personal crises.
4Pusher (1996)
Pusher is a 1996 Danish crime drama directed by Nicolas Winding Refn.
The themes of amorality and circumstantial violence that define his filmography are presented in their rawest form inPusher.
Only God Forgives is a 2013 crime drama directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The film follows Julian, portrayed by Ryan Gosling, who manages a Thai boxing club masking his family’s drug trade. Compelled by his formidable mother, Crystal, played by Kristin Scott Thomas, Julian seeks to avenge his brother’s death.
His desperation drives him to chaotic and despicable depths, and all we can do is helplessly watch him.
Some of the best psychological thrillers, action satires, and horror movies feature great unhinged protagonists.
The style-over-substance approach to storytelling perfectly complementsthe hollow shell of a man that the protagonist is.
He has no name, as he simply goes by Driver, and he has a deceptively calm demeanor.
Among Mads Mikkelsen’s best movies and TV shows isPusher II.
The Neon Demon is a psychological horror film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The story revolves around Jesse, an aspiring model played by Elle Fanning, who moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career in fashion. She quickly discovers the dark and competitive underbelly of the modeling world, where beauty becomes a dangerous currency. The film co-stars Jena Malone, Bella Heathcote, and Keanu Reeves.
Fear X, released in 2003, follows Harry, who is haunted by mysterious visions after his wife’s murder. Driven to uncover the true circumstances behind the seemingly random incident, he embarks on a journey, blurring the lines between reality and obsession in his quest for truth.
Valhalla Rising is a 2009 film set in 1,000 AD, following the mute warrior One Eye and young companion Are as they escape captivity and embark on a perilous journey. Their voyage on a Viking vessel leads them to an uncharted land, uncovering fate and true identity amid mysterious circumstances.
Bronson, released in 2008, follows the story of a young man originally sentenced to seven years for post office robbery. Over time, he spends three decades in solitary confinement, during which his identity becomes dominated by his alter ego, Charles Bronson.
Pusher is a 1996 Danish crime drama directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The film follows Frank, a small-time drug dealer in Copenhagen, whose life spirals out of control over the course of a week after a deal goes wrong. Starring Kim Bodnia, the film is recognized for its raw depiction of the city’s criminal underworld and its intense narrative.
Starring Ryan Gosling as an unnamed Hollywood stunt driver (identified only as “the Driver”) who moonlights as a criminal getaway driver, Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive follows the enigmatic Driver as he finds himself hunted by a gang of violent criminals. After becoming close with his neighbors, the Driver offers to help Standard (Oscar Isaac), who was recently released from prison, settle a debt with a robbery. But the job is far more complicated than it seems, and the Driver is forced to use everything at his disposal to survive.
Pusher II is a Danish crime film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, released in 2004. It follows Tonny, recently out of prison, as he struggles to redefine his life amidst the challenges of the Copenhagen underworld, dealing with family expectations and the criminal environment surrounding him.
