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The Director, IFFI, Shri Shankar Mohan with the award winning Australian Film Maker, Paul Cox at press meet, during the 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2012), in Panaji, Goa on November 28, 2012.jpg
Shri Shankar Mohan with Paul Cox, 2012
Born
Paulus Henrique Benedictus Cox

(1940-04-16)16 April 1940
Venlo, Netherlands
Died 18 June 2016(2016-06-18) (aged 76)
Australia
Cause of death Liver cancer
Occupation Film director
photographer
writer

Paulus Henrique Benedictus "Paul" Cox (born April 16, 1940 – died June 18, 2016) was an amazing filmmaker. He was born in the Netherlands but became an Australian citizen. Paul Cox won many awards for his movies. He was known for making a lot of films. People called him 'Australia's most active film director'.

Who Was Paul Cox?

Paul Cox was a talented person who worked in many creative fields. He was a film director, which means he was in charge of making movies. He was also a photographer, taking many pictures. On top of that, he was a writer.

Early Life and Career

Paul Cox was born in Venlo, a town in the Netherlands. He later moved to Australia. This is where he built his career in filmmaking. He started making movies and became very well-known.

His Unique Film Style

Paul Cox had a special way of making movies. His films often explored deep feelings and human relationships. He liked to show the everyday lives of people. Many of his movies had a thoughtful and artistic feel.

Key Works and Contributions

Paul Cox created many memorable films during his career. He often worked with the same actors. This helped create a special connection in his movies.

Notable Films

One of his interesting films was The Remarkable Mr. Kaye (2005). This movie was about his friend, actor Norman Kaye. Norman Kaye appeared in many of Paul Cox's other films. These included Lonely Hearts and Man of Flowers.

Writing and Other Projects

Paul Cox also wrote a book called Reflections: An Autobiographical Journey. It was published in 1998. This book shared stories from his own life. In 2006, he became a special supporter for the Byron Bay Film Festival. This showed his dedication to the film community.

Paul Cox's Legacy

Paul Cox passed away in 2016. He left behind a large collection of films. His work continues to inspire new filmmakers. He is remembered as a unique voice in Australian cinema.

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