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Movies directed by
Paul Haggis
Paul Haggis is a Canadian director, screenwriter,
and producer known for several notable films.
Here are the movies he has directed
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  • Crash" (2004) - This film is probably his most
    famous work, dealing with racial and social
    issues in Los Angeles. It won the Academy Award
    for Best Picture.
  • "In the Valley of Elah" (2007) - This drama
    centers around a father investigating the
    mysterious disappearance of his son, a soldier
    who recently returned from Iraq.
  • "The Next Three Days" (2010) - A thriller about a
    man who plans an elaborate escape for his wife
    after she is convicted of a crime she insists she
    didnt commit.
  • "Third Person" (2013) - This film features
    interconnected stories set in three cities and
    explores love, betrayal, and redemption themes.
  • "Harrison's Flowers" (2000) - Although not as
    widely known as his other works, this film is a
    drama about a photojournalists wife searching
    for him in the midst of the Bosnian War

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Paul Haggis is a Canadian director, screenwriter,
and producer. He is best known as a screenwriter
and producer for consecutive Best Picture Oscar
winners Million Dollar Baby and Crash, the
latter of which he also directed. Early lifePaul
Edward Haggis was born in London, Ontario, the
son of Mary Yvonne (née Metcalf) and Ted Haggis.
He was raised as a Catholic but considered
himself an atheist in early adulthood. His
parents owned the Gallery Theatre in London, and
Haggis gained experience in the field through
work at the theatre. Haggis attended St. Thomas
More Elementary School, and after being inspired
by Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard,
proceeded to study art at H. B. Beal Secondary
School. After viewing Michelangelo Antonionis
1966 film Blowup, he traveled to England to
become a fashion photographer. Haggis later
returned to Canada to pursue studies in
cinematography at Fanshawe College. In 1975,
Haggis moved to Los Angeles, California, to begin
a career in writing in the entertainment
industry.
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Paul Haggis achieved significant recognition at
the 78th Academy Awards in 2006 for his film
Crash. He won two Oscars Best Picture, as one of
the producers of the film, and Best Original
Screenplay, which he co-wrote with Robert
Moresco. Crash was lauded for its intricate
narrative that delved into complex social and
racial issues in Los Angeles, making it a
powerful and impactful film. The recognition
underscored Haggiss talent and contribution to
cinema, highlighting his ability to craft
compelling stories that resonate deeply with
audiences and critics alike.
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