What is Martin Scorsese?
{{Infobox person | image = Martin Scorsese MFF 2023.jpg | alt = Martin Scorsese at the 2024 Berlinale | caption = Scorsese in 2023 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1942|11|17}} | birth_place = [[Queens]], [[New York City]], [[United States|U.S.]] | nationality = [[United States|American]]<br /> [[Italy|Italian]] | birth_name = Martin Charles Scorsese | occupation = {{hlist|Director|producer|writer|actor}} | education = [[Cardinal Hayes High School]] | alma_mater = [[New York University]] (B.A.)<br>[[Tisch School of the Arts|NYU Tisch School of the Arts]] (M.F.A.) | spouse = Laraine Marie Brennan (1965–ca 71; [[divorce]]d)<br />[[Julia Cameron]] (1976–77; divorced)<br />[[Isabella Rossellini]] (1979–82; divorced)<br />[[Barbara De Fina]] (1985–91; divorced)<br />Helen Morris (1999–present) | children = 3 | parents = [[Charles Scorsese]],<br/>[[Catherine Scorsese]] }} '''Martin Scorsese''' (born November 17, 1942) is an American director. He was born in [[Queens]] and raised in [[Manhattan]]. Many of Scorsese's [[movies]] have [[Italian American]], [[Roman Catholic]] and [[violence|violent]] themes or ideas. Scorsese is probably best known for his movies about the [[mafia]]. He won the [[Academy Award]] for Best Director for his movie ''The Departed'' at the 79th Academy Awards in 2007; the movie also won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Film Editing and Best Adapted Screenplay. This was Scorsese's first Academy Award for Best Director. Martin Scorsese's filmmaking style is marked by key elements, including violent themes, the use of music, intricate cinematography, exceptional performances, psychological depth, exploration of religious themes, collaboration with top talents, a strong connection to New York City, frequent use of voiceovers, and cinematic references.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-04-08|title=10 Signature Elements of Martin Scorsese’s Filmmaking Style!|url=https://www.criticfilm.com/10-characteristics-of-martin-scorsese-films/|a