David Cronenberg

British actor Robert Pattinson attends the press conference for "Cosmopolis" in Cannes
British actor Robert Pattinson (L) and Canadian director David Cronenberg in Cannes
British actor Robert Pattinson (C) with Canadian actress Sarah Gadon (2R) and US actor Paul Giamatti (R)
British actor Robert Pattinson
British actor Robert Pattinson and Canadian director David Cronenberg (R)
British actor Robert Pattinson (C), Canadian actress Sarah Gadon, US actor Paul Giamatti (R), US writer Don DeLillo (L)
British actor Robert Pattinson
British actor Robert Pattinson and Canadian director David Cronenberg (R)
British actor Robert Pattinson (C), Canadian actress Sarah Gadon, US actor Paul Giamatti (R), US writer Don DeLillo (L)
Robert Pattinson said it was "literally one of the happiest phone calls of my life" when he was cast in "Cosmpolis"
Pattinson told the press conference he was acutely aware of the fleeting nature of fame
David Cronenberg, is well known for "The Fly" and "Dead Ringers"
"Twilight" star Robert Pattinson plays billionaire financier Eric Packer in "Cosmopolis"
Canadian director David Cronenberg, who is in the Palme d'Or race with the thriller "Cosmopolis"
A-list Australian actress Nicole Kidman stars in the 1960s-set "The Paperboy" by US director Lee Daniels
Pitt teams up with Australian director Andre Dominik in the gangster flick "Killing Them Softly"
Among films tipped for the top Palme D'Or is David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis"
A-list Australian actress Nicole Kidman stars in the 1960s-set "The Paperboy" by US director Lee Daniels
Pitt teams up with Australian director Andre Dominik in the gangster flick "Killing Them Softly"
Among films tipped for the top Palme D'Or is David Cronenberg's "Cosmopolis"

'Twilight' stars eye new life after vampire saga

"Twilight' stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are looking forward to sinking their teeth into new, non-vampire roles, as they ponder life after the "Twilight" saga.
 

'Twilight' stars eye new life after vampire saga

"Twilight' stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are looking forward to sinking their teeth into new, non-vampire roles, as they ponder life after the "Twilight" saga.
 

Peter Chan, Samantha Morton on Venice festival jury

Hong Kong director Peter Chan and British actress Samantha Morton will be on a jury presided by US producer Michael Mann for the Venice film festival starting next month, organisers said on Friday.
 

Cannes crowns 'Love' as Europe sweeps awards

Cannes crowned "Love" by Austria's Michael Haneke, the wrenching tale of a man and his dying wife, with its Palme d'Or prize as Europe swept the awards at world cinema's top showcase.
 

Love and mobsters battle for Cannes gold

Tales of true love, mobsters and an exorcism gone wrong lead the pack of 22 world cinema contenders racing for the Cannes festival's Palme d'Or top prize to be awarded on Sunday.
 

Cronenberg, Pattinson bring 'Cosmopolis' to Cannes

Money, sex and stretch limos abound as David Cronenberg brought "Cosmopolis" to Cannes Friday, with Robert Pattinson as a billionaire financier looking for a haircut as a killer stalks him.
 

Cronenberg, Pattinson bring capitalism's final act to Cannes

Money, sex and stretch limos abound as David Cronenberg brought "Cosmopolis" to Cannes Friday, with Robert Pattinson as a billionaire financier looking for a haircut as a killer stalks him.
 

Robert Pattinson 'panicky' making Cannes debut film

British actor Robert Pattinson said Friday he was terrified making his Cannes debut as a sex-mad billionaire, in part because director David Cronenberg told him it would entail a nude on-screen medical exam.
 

Cronenberg brings capitalism's final act to Cannes

Money, sex, technology and stretch limos abound as David Cronenberg brought "Cosmopolis" to Cannes Friday, with Robert Pattinson as a billionaire financier looking for a haircut as a killer stalks him.
 

'Cosmopolis' brings capitalism decay to Cannes

Money, sex, technology and stretch limos abound as David Cronenberg brought "Cosmopolis" to Cannes on Friday, with Robert Pattinson as a billionaire financier looking for a haircut as a killer looks for him.
 

Kristen Stewart says no shame in explicit love scenes

Hollywood star Kristen Stewart said Wednesday that after the "Twilight" vampire movies, she had thrown herself into the carefree sexuality of her new role in the Cannes contender "On the Road".
 

Cronenberg junior shrugs off dad's shadow in Cannes

Brandon Cronenberg fought the film bug for a long time before deciding to walk in his father's footsteps, the Canadian told AFP as he made a keenly-awaited big screen debut in Cannes.
 

Chinese 'Mystery' opens Cannes sidebar race

A Chinese thriller about a family man leading a double life kicked off the parallel new talent section of the Cannes Film Festival Thursday, in presence of director Lou Ye and his cast.
 

Stars, sexism row share Cannes opening spotlight

Cannes's women jurors defended the film festival on Wednesday amid a storm over the all-male line-up for its top prize, as a sweet-natured family romp by Wes Anderson kicked off the movie bonanza.
 

Cannes curtain goes up with whimsy, glamour

Kooky comedy and buffoonery were on the agenda Wednesday as the 65th Cannes Film Festival, with its trademark mix of high cinematic art and Hollywood glitz, kicks off on a light note.
 

Cannes curtain set to go up with whimsy, glamour

Kooky comedy and buffoonery are on the agenda Wednesday as the 65th Cannes Film Festival, with its trademark mix of high cinematic art and Hollywood glitz, kicks off on a light note.
 

Cannes countdown begins as first stars hit Riviera

The stars and starlets began rolling into Cannes Tuesday as the sun-kissed Riviera resort readied for the annual movie frenzy where glittering careers are launched and cinema legends born.
 

Movie stars and mavericks set course for Cannes

Arthouse directors and Hollywood royalty will converge on the French Riviera for two weeks from Wednesday as the Cannes Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the giants and mavericks of the movie galaxy.
 

Arthouse meets glamour in Cannes festival line-up

David Cronenberg, Ken Loach and Michael Haneke will headline the race for Cannes gold at the Riviera festival next month, in a line-up studded with stars from Nicole Kidman to Brad Pitt, unveiled Thursday.
 

Cronenberg, Loach headline race for Cannes gold

David Cronenberg, Ken Loach and Michael Haneke are among the top filmmakers set to compete at next month's Cannes film festival, organisers said Thursday, in a line-up studded with stars from Nicole Kidman to Brad Pitt.
 

Facts from the Wikipedia page:

David Cronenberg

David Cronenberg at Cannes 2002
BornDavid Paul Cronenberg
March 15, 1943 (1943-03-15) (age 66)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other name(s)Dave Deprave
Baron of Blood
OccupationDirector, Producer, Writer, and Actor
Years active1966 – present
Spouse(s)Margaret Hindson (1970–1977)
Caroline Zeifman (1979–)