Paolo Sorrentino is an acclaimed Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his distinctive visual style and storytelling. Born on May 31, 1970, in Naples, Italy, he gained international recognition for films such as The Great Beauty, which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2014. His works often explore themes of beauty, decadence, and the passage of time. Sorrentino's filmography includes notable titles like Youth and The Consequences of Love. He is also known for the television series The Young Pope, which stars Jude Law as a fictional pope. His unique approach to filmmaking has made him a prominent figure in contemporary cinema.