D.W. Griffith was a pioneering filmmaker who is often regarded as one of the most influential directors in the history of cinema. Born in 1875, Griffith started his career in theater before moving on to film. He developed innovative techniques that transformed storytelling in movies, including close-ups and cross-cutting, which allowed for more complex narratives. His works helped to establish the language of film and shaped the future of the medium. One of Griffith's...