Allen and Coen are two brothers, Ethan and Joel Coen, who are American filmmakers, producers, and screenwriters. They are best known for their darkly comic films, which often feature quirky characters and offbeat plots. Ethan and Joel have written and directed many critically acclaimed films, including Fargo, The Big Lebowski, No Country for Old Men, and True Grit. Ethan is also a producer and editor, while Joel is a cinematographer and composer. Together, they have won four Academy Awards and numerous other awards.