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Abel Ferrara ([ferˈraːra]; born July 19, 1951) is an American filmmaker, known for the provocative and often controversial content in his movies and his use and redefinition of neo-noir imagery.
Abel Ferrara is a New York-born filmmaker who has made violent exploitation films, cult classics and controversial dramas. He has worked with actors like Christopher Walken, Harvey Keitel and Willem Dafoe, and has lived in Italy since 2001.
- January 1, 1
- 1.74 m
- The Bronx, New York, USA
Watch videos from the acclaimed filmmaker Abel Ferrara, director of Bad Lieutenant, King of New York, and Driller Killer. Connect to his Web TV channels for news, interviews, and clips from his new and old films.
- Ms. 45 (1981) The rape-revenge arc and hard-boiled title may root Ms. 45 in the exploitation tradition, but Ferrara’s vision is far more audacious. Zoe Lund plays Thana, the picture’s avenging angel, exacting random and violent retribution on the men of New York.
- Fear City (1984) Though lacking the rich thematic textures that would come to define his later narratives of urban grit, Fear City is the quintessential early Ferrara policier – a lurid chronicle of nocturnal misdeeds, awash with salaciousness.
- King of New York (1990) Unlike the work of many of his contemporaries, Ferrara’s films are not derailed by big performances – they adjust to them. The best examples filter the director’s thematic concerns through performances of unhinged grandeur.
- Bad Lieutenant (1992) With Bad Lieutenant, Ferrara equated the death drive of his protagonist with that of New York itself, entwining the fate of both the man and the city.
Abel Ferrara. Director: Bad Lieutenant. Born in the Bronx, Ferrara started making amateur films on Super 8 in his teens before making his debut with violent exploitation films such as 'Driller Killer' and 'Ms.45'.
- July 19, 1951
Oct 8, 2020 · The 'King of New York' director talks to The Independent about his new film, his sobriety, and his views on the current US political scene. He also reveals why he left his native city and why he thinks vampires live forever.
Nov 19, 2021 · Zeros and Ones: Directed by Abel Ferrara. With Ethan Hawke, Cristina Chiriac, Phil Neilson, Valerio Mastandrea. An American soldier stationed in Rome with the Vatican blown up, embarks on a hero's journey to uncover and defend against an unknown enemy threatening the entire world.
