**Frank Darabont** is an American director and screenwriter renowned for his intense cinematic adaptations. His career is closely tied to the works of Stephen King.

He achieved international success with **The Shawshank Redemption** (1994), which was critically acclaimed and nominated for seven Academy Awards. He solidified his reputation with another successful King adaptation, **The Green Mile** (1999), earning further nominations. Among his other significant works is the horror film **The Mist** (2007).

His style is characterized by its exploration of human resilience, hope, and despair in contexts of extreme difficulty. Darabont is a master at creating emotional narratives and complex characters, often set in claustrophobic environments (such as prisons), addressing themes of justice, redemption, and the nature of evil.