Robert Eggers

Production Designer
Director
Writer

Director Robert Eggers gives IMDb exclusive commentary about the trailer for his latest film, 'The Witch.'

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Robert Houston Eggers is an American filmmaker and production designer. He is best known for writing and directing the historical horror films The Witch (2015) and The Lighthouse (2019), as well as directing and co-writing the historical fiction epic film The Northman (2022). His films are noted for their folkloric elements, as well as his efforts to ensure historical authenticity.

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Awards
- 25 wins & 51 nominations

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Known for

The Lighthouse

7.4

Director

2019

The Witch

7.0

Director

2015

The Northman

7.0

Director

2022

The Tell-Tale Heart

6.7

Short

Production Designer

2008

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- 2010
The Tell-Tale Heart
6.7
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- Production Designer
- 2008

Director

Trivia
While attending high school he directed a production of Nosferatu, and also designed the sets.

Quotes
[on The Lighthouse (2019)] You can build a sense of momentum in the scene when you do a long oner. It captures a kind of energy if it's done right. And certainly there are things about the cinematic language of this movie that are referencing old cinema. Not necessarily with any specific films in mind, but the handmade feeling, the way the camera operating is sometimes a bit off.