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Gareth Huw Evans (born 1979 or 1980) is a Welsh film director, screenwriter, editor, and action choreographer. He is best known for the Indonesian action crime films Merantau (2009), The Raid (2011), and The Raid 2 (2014), and for bringing the Indonesian martial art of pencak silat into world cinema through these films. [2]
Gareth Evans is a writer, director and producer of films such as The Raid, Apostle and Gangs of London. He is known for his brutal and fast-paced action scenes and his interest in Indonesian martial arts and culture.
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- Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales, UK
Mar 23, 2022 · The Welsh filmmaker and the Indonesian martial artist talk about their breakthrough action movie, its influences, and its legacy. The Raid, a siege film with pencak silat, was a hit with critics and fans in 2011.
- Annabel Nugent
Jan 13, 2016 · Learn about the Welsh-born filmmaker who revolutionized action cinema with his Indonesian martial arts films Merantau and The Raid. Discover his influences, style, collaborators and future projects in this comprehensive article.
- Alex Lines
Feb 14, 2012 · A detailed conversation with the Welsh director of 'Merantau' and 'The Raid', covering his influences, style, and challenges in making action films in Indonesia. Learn about his approach to story, drama, Silat, and genre mixing in this first part of a two-part interview.
Gareth Evans is a Welsh writer and director of action films, such as The Raid and Merantau. He has a background in scriptwriting, Japanese language and martial arts, and is married to Indonesian actress Rangga Maya Barack-Evans.
Oct 15, 2018 · The director of The Raid and Apostle shares his love for Kurosawa, Kitano, and Scorsese. He also reveals his inspiration for a torture device and his reaction to Netflix's response to his film.
