**Quentin Tarantino** (Knoxville, Tennessee, 1963) is an acclaimed American director, screenwriter, producer, and actor, and a prominent figure in contemporary cinema.

Recognized for his unmistakable style, he achieved international fame with **"Pulp Fiction"** (1994), a Palme d'Or winner at Cannes, which revolutionized independent cinema with its non-linear narrative, sharp dialogues, and stylized violence. Other iconic films include **"Reservoir Dogs"** (1992), **"Jackie Brown"** (1997), the two volumes of **"Kill Bill"** (2003, 2004), **"Inglourious Basterds"** (2009), **"Django Unchained"** (2012), and **"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"** (2019).

His cinema is characterized by intricate narrative structures, homages to classic film genres (crime, western, kung fu), memorable dialogues steeped in pop culture, eclectic soundtracks, and an often exaggerated and almost choreographed violence. Tarantino is renowned for his ability to blend genres and create unique worlds, influencing generations of filmmakers.