Tarsem Singh Dhandwar is an Indian director and screenwriter, renowned for his opulent, surreal, and highly pictorial visual style. He began his career directing commercials and music videos, gaining international fame with R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" (1991), which earned him an MTV Video Music Award. His feature film debut, *The Cell* (2000), immediately established his unique aesthetic. His most critically acclaimed work is *The Fall* (2006), a personal project shot in over twenty countries, which won awards at festivals such as Sitges for its exceptional cinematography. His filmography also includes works with greater commercial appeal, such as the mythological fantasy *Immortals* (2011), the fairy-tale comedy *Mirror Mirror* (2012), and the thriller *Self/less* (2015). His work is consistently praised for its exceptional art direction, monumental set designs, and elaborate costumes, which blend diverse artistic and cultural influences.