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Billy Wilder

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Billy Wilder was a film director, screenwriter, and producer associated with American cinema in the twentieth century. His work spanned multiple genres and emphasized dialogue-driven narratives, character interaction, and structural clarity.

Wilder is discussed in film studies, Hollywood cinema history, and analyses of genre and screenwriting.

Status

Wilder’s films are examined for their narrative construction, use of dialogue, and engagement with social and institutional themes. Interpretations place his work within studio-era filmmaking and postwar cinema.

Film director

American cinema

Screenwriting

Film studies