Michael Mann

Michael Mann is the master of the modern urban crime drama. Known for his meticulous research, hyper-realistic action sequences, and cool, detached visual style, Manns films like 'Heat' and 'Collateral' are benchmarks for the genre. He is a pioneer in the use of digital cinematography, using it to capture the unique look of cities at night. Manns work often focuses on professionalsthieves, cops, hackersoperating at the top of their game, exploring the isolation and obsession that come with total dedication to one's craft.