Neill Blomkamp

Neill Blomkamp

  • Born: 1979-9-17
  • Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
  • Profession: Director, screenwriter, producer
  • Nationality: Canada
  • Representative Works: Elysium, District 9, Chappie
  • Neill Blomkamp (Neill Blomkamp), born on September 17, 1979 in Johannesburg, South Africa, is an American director and screenwriter.
    In 2001, he served as the visual effects artist for the action science fiction drama " Dark. Angel ". With this film, he was shortlisted for the 53rd Emmy Awards and other technical awards-the best visual effects of the series. In 2004, he directed his first short film "Tetra Vaal", thus starting his director career [1]  . In 2006, directed the science fiction short film " Tempbot ", which won the Best Picture Award at the Global Short Film Festival [2]  . In 2009, he directed his first feature film " District 9 ", with which he was nominated for the 36th Saturn Awards-Best Director Award [3]  . In 2013, directed the action science fiction film " Elysium " [4]  . On May 8, 2015, the directed action thriller film " Chappie " was released in mainland China [5]  . In 2016, self-written and directed action short film "Escape". In 2017, directed the science fiction short film "Zygote".

    Performing Experience

    In 2001, he served as the visual effects artist for the action science fiction drama " Dark. Angel ". With this film, he was shortlisted for the 53rd Emmy Awards and other technical awards-the best visual effects of the series.
    In 2004, he directed his first short film "Tetra Vaal", thus starting his career as a director   . In 2005, directed the sci-fi short film " Alive in Joburg ", co-starring Jason Cope and Sharlto Copley , telling the story of the conflict between aliens and earth residents in Johannesburg   .
    In 2006, directed the science fiction short film " Tempbot " starring Kirsten Robek and Linda Jean Cordova Carter , which won the Best Picture Award at the Global Short Film Festival . In 2008, directed the romantic movie "Boundary". 
    In 2009, he directed his first feature film " District 9 ". The story of the film was expanded from "Alive in Joburg". With his birthplace of Johannesburg as the background, Neill Blomkamp told a sci-fi story with a fresh plot and a unique style   . Nominated for the 82nd Oscar Awards-Best Adapted Screenplay   , and he was nominated for the 36th Saturn Awards-Best Director Award for the film   .
    In 2013, directed the action science fiction film " Elysium ", which starred Matt Damon and Jodie Foster  . On May 8, 2015, the directed action thriller " Chappie " was released in mainland China. The film was co-starred by Hugh Jackman , Sharlto Copley and Dev Patel  .
    In 2016, he wrote and directed the action short film "Escape" co-starring Clive Owen and Jon Bernthal . In 2017, directed the comedy short film "God: Serengeti"; in the same year, directed the horror thriller short film "Firebase"; in addition, directed the science fiction short film "Zygote".

    Character Evaluation

    The reason why Neill Blomkamp's films can be loved by many fans is not only because of the originality of the story, but also because of the originality in the theme setting. He always fixed his gaze on the virtual space unknown to mankind   . Human nature reflection has become the biggest shining point of Neal's film, which is mainly manifested in three aspects: the external exploration of human nature space, the internal analysis of good and evil rich and poor, and the human nature core of order construction. Compared with all directors who pay attention to the lives of the people at the bottom, he has a personal experience and special perception of the lives of the poor. This kind of experience makes the shooting of similar subjects, whether it is the typical material selection, the visual novelty, or the truthfulness and spiritual depth of the poor people, they are marked with "Neil-style reflection". His ultimate goal is to use the influence to eulogize the beauty of human nature and expose and reflect on the ugliness of human nature, and then to answer the terminal propositions of human existence . 
    Extended Reading
    • Josie 2022-03-21 09:01:12

      Why are all kinds of trash photographed very beautifully? ! :):)

      This movie is very beautiful, the details are very rich, various, colorful, all kinds of garbage, broken houses, old things, etc., why the garbage is shot so good! Ha:):)

      The social structure of aliens is like an ant, the precious material collected by the red shrimp may be the post hormone, and...

    • Keegan 2021-10-19 09:48:58

      Anxiety of identity, and a hint of sweetness on the blooming metal rose

      There are some roads that cannot be turned back, and becoming an alien is one of them.

      I thought of this sentence first, and then I thought about it, especially when I thought of the metal rose at the end of the film, I wanted to erase it... In fact, there may be a way back, the only thing...

    District 9 quotes

    • Automated MNU Instructional Voice: [in MNU Humvee] When dealing with aliens, try to be polite, but firm. And always remember that a smile is cheaper than a bullet.

    • Wikus Van De Merwe: [examining and fiddling with the lid of the Prawns' fuel] ... but, it's uh, not a weapon... but I don't trust it, I don't trust any-a the -

      [sprayed in face with the Prawns' fuel]