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Nicolas Pesce

b. 1990

American film director

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About Nicolas Pesce

Born 1990. Nicolas Pesce is an American film director, screenwriter, director and film editor, known for Piercing (film), The Eyes of My Mother and The Grudge (2020 film).

Nicolas Pesce (born January 18, 1990) is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the horror films The Eyes of My Mother, Piercing (2018) and The Grudge (2019).

Life and career Nicolas Pesce was born in New York City to an Italian-Brazilian family. His theatrical debut, The Eyes of My Mother, premiered in the NEXT section at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2016. Pesce's next feature film, Piercing then premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2018. Pesce's third feature film, The Grudge, the fourth installment in the American The Grudge series was released on January 3, 2020 in the United States, having begun its international rollout on December 31, 2019. In January 2023, Pesce's latest film, Visitation, was in production in Ireland with Olivia Cooke and Isla Johnston starring.

Filmography Feature films

Short films Year Title Director Writer Notes2018 The Caretaker co-directed with Adam Donald and Jacob Wasserman

Television

YearTitleDirectorWriterNotes2020 Monsterland Episode: "Palacios, TX"

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Important facts

Born
18 January 1990, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, screenwriter, director, Film editor
Nationality
United States
Known for
Piercing (film), The Eyes of My Mother, The Grudge (2020 film)
Education
New York University Tisch School of the Arts

People in Nicolas Pesce's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Olivia Cooke
b. 1993
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Isla Johnston
b. 2006
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nicolas Pesce?

American film director

When was Nicolas Pesce born?

Nicolas Pesce was born on 18 January 1990 in New York City.

What is Nicolas Pesce's occupation?

Nicolas Pesce is a film director, screenwriter, director and film editor.

What is Nicolas Pesce known for?

Nicolas Pesce is known for Piercing (film), The Eyes of My Mother and The Grudge (2020 film).

What nationality is Nicolas Pesce?

Nicolas Pesce is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nicolas Pesce

· Wikidata: Q65029359

· DBpedia: Nicolas Pesce

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