Peter Weir (1944) is a celebrated Australian director, a key figure of the Australian New Wave. He gained international recognition with evocative works such as *Picnic at Hanging Rock* (1975), *Gallipoli* (1981), and *The Year of Living Dangerously* (1982), often exploring the clash between cultures and the unknown.

His move to Hollywood proved highly successful. Among his most notable films are the thriller *Witness* (1985), the acclaimed *Dead Poets Society* (1989), the dystopian satire *The Truman Show* (1998), and the epic *Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World* (2003).

His style is distinguished by its ability to create intense and contemplative atmospheres, often exploring themes related to the discovery of new realities, the resilience of the human spirit, and the characters' inner journeys. Nominated multiple times for an Oscar, he received an Honorary Oscar in 2024 for his extraordinary career.