Derek Cianfrance

Film director

About Derek

Derek Cianfrance is an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He is known for directing the films Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines, and A Most Violent Year. Cianfrance has received critical acclaim for his work, including several Independent Spirit Award nominations. He has also acted in several films, including the TV series The Leftovers. Cianfrance is based in the US.

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The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy

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E158 | Thinking Films: Blue Valentine (2010)

The Thinking Mind Podcast: Psychiatry & Psychotherapy•Jan 16, 2026•39:26•guest