Quentin Tarantino (born in 1963) is an influential American film director, screenwriter, and producer, also known for his occasional appearances as an actor.

His career exploded with his debut, *Reservoir Dogs* (1992), but he achieved global fame with the masterpiece *Pulp Fiction* (1994), winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes and an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

His style is immediately recognizable: non-linear narrative, brilliant and often eccentric dialogues, stylized violence, a distinctive use of soundtracks, and strong homages to genre cinema (Westerns, Blaxploitation, kung fu).

Among his other successful films are the epic *Kill Bill* (Vol. 1 & 2), the historical and revisionist *Inglourious Basterds*, and the multi-award-winning Westerns *Django Unchained* and *Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood*. Tarantino has redefined postmodern cinema with his unique vision and his ability to blend genres and cultural references.