Peter Weir, director of 'The Truman Show' and 'Master and Commander', announces retirement

Peter Weir, who has been nominated for the Best Director Oscar four times, recently announced his retirement. The 80-year-old told foreign media: "I no longer have the energy." The Australian-born director has brought audiences works such as "The Truman Show", "Master and Commander", "Dead Poets Society" and "Witness". His most recent directorial work was "The Way Back" in 2010.

Peter Weir was born in Sydney, Australia. In 1981, he filmed Garibaldi, starring Mel Gibson. The film, starring Mel Gibson, reflected the sincere friendship and character growth of Australian soldiers in the war, and criticized and reflected on the consequences of World War I. The film received attention and praise from the international film industry, allowing Weir to truly step onto the international stage.

In 1985, Will collaborated with Harrison Ford on the film "Witness", which won him an Oscar nomination for Best Director for the first time. In 1989, Will collaborated with Robin Williams on the film "Dead Poets Society", which was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Peter Weir was also nominated for Best Director at the Oscars for the second time, and the leading actor Robin Williams's net worth increased greatly because of this film.

In 1998, Will and Jim Carrey worked together to film the movie "The Truman Show". The film's black humor, surreal style and ruthless satire of reality were well received and was nominated for an Oscar again. Jim Carrey was also recognized for his acting style that was different from his usual style. Will was nominated for the Oscar for Best Director for the third time with this film.

In 2003, Master and Commander earned Peter Weir his fourth Oscar nomination for Best Director, but he still didn't win the award. In 2023, he won the Honorary Oscar at the 95th Academy Awards.