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Bill Hader's First Film
Bill Hader's divorce, SNL and Kiyoshi Kurosawa helped him direct his first film.
In brief
Bill Hader's divorce, SNL and Kiyoshi Kurosawa helped him direct his first film. Bill Hader directed his first film 'They Know' after years on SNL, divorce and studying Kiyoshi Kurosawa. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Bill Hader's First Film
Bill Hader always wanted to direct a feature film but took a circuitous path to get there.
SNL and Divorce
After years on Saturday Night Live and a divorce, Hader finally directed his first movie.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa
Hader studied Kiyoshi Kurosawa's approach to filmmaking for his first feature.
They Know
Hader's horror film 'They Know' was built using his SNL experience, divorce and Kurosawa lessons.
The takeaway
Bill Hader directed his first film 'They Know' after years on SNL, divorce and studying Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
