Bette Gordon

Bette Gordon is a filmmaker and professor in Columbia University's Film Program, and a pioneer of American independent film known for bold explorations of sexuality, violence and pornography. Her film Variety (1984) was invited to the Directors' Fortnight at Cannes and festivals worldwide; Luminous Motion (2000) premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, and Handsome Harry (2009), starring Steve Buscemi, premiered in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival. She was an Alliance one-month visiting professor at Paris 1 in 2012.