Nicolas Winding Refn

‘Tom understood this wasn’t a film about being tough, it was about fairies’ – Nicolas Winding Refn on Bronson at 15

By Simon Bland

The Drive director reflects on smuggling Bronson’s actual moustache out of prison and the personal story behind his ethereal biopic of the UK’s most notorious inmate.

How Bleeder was a landmark for Nicolas Winding Refn’s distinctive style

By Jonah Jeng

As Copenhagen Cowboy hits Netflix, it's a good time to revisit NWR's underrated sophomore feature.

Nicolas Winding Refn on Night Tide and the importance of extreme cinema

By Neil Fox

The director’s ongoing restoration project, byNWR, is breathing new life into forgotten cult movies.

Too Old to Die Young – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Episodes four and five of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Amazon series are filled with seedy, neon-soaked promise.

Nicolas Winding Refn’s Amazon series sets a path for Cannes

By Charles Bramesco

Too Old to Die Young will premiere in an Out of Competition slot next month.

20 TV shows to look forward to in 2019

By Hannah Strong

New shows from Ava DuVernay and Damien Chazelle are set to grace the small screen this year.

60 films to look forward to in 2019 – part 2

By Rory Marsh

New works from Claire Denis, Jordan Peele and Kelly Reichardt round out our bumper 2019 preview.

Nicolas Winding Refn wants to share his movie collection with you

By David Jenkins

We’ve teamed up with the director of Drive and The Neon Demon to bring weird cinema to the masses.

Take a first look at Nicolas Winding Refn’s Too Old To Die Young

By Adam Woodward

The Danish writer/director promises to take us on a tour of LA’s dark criminal underbelly.

Nicolas Winding Refn launches new streaming platform byNWR.com

By Little White Lies

Lost classics are restored and repackaged with deluxe online editions.

How modern horror cinema is galvanising Generation Z

By Alice Bucknell

The likes of Raw, The Transfiguration and others speak directly to self-aware, socially-conscious teens.

Nicolas Winding Refn is producing a remake of Maniac Cop

By John Wadsworth

The Neon Demon director is working on a new update of William Lustig’s cult classic from 1988.

Nicolas Winding Refn is releasing an album of songs that inspired The Neon Demon

By Little White Lies

‘The Wicked Die Young’ features tracks from Cliff Martinez and Sparks.

The 25 best films of 2016

By Little White Lies

Our annual rundown of the year’s finest new releases, featuring Paterson, Love & Friendship, Rogue One and more.

Eight films to watch before you see The Neon Demon

By David Hayles

From grindhouse classics to showbiz satires, seek out these inspirations for Nicolas Winding Refn’s wicked latest.

Why your favourite directors love Mario Bava

By Martyn Conterio

The cult Italian horror maestro has influenced everyone from John Carpenter to Nicolas Winding Refn.

Does The Neon Demon accurately portray the fashion industry?

By Little White Lies

Models Elena and Manuela Lazic use their insider experience to take a closer look at Nicolas Winding Refn’s LA fantasy.

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