Denis Villeneuve is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the 2021 film adaptation of Dune, based on the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert. Villeneuve has been nominated for several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Director for his work on Arrival (2016) and Blade Runner 2049 (2017). He has also directed films such as Sicario (2015), Prisoners (2013), and Enemy (2013).