Who was the director of the movie in which Keira Christina Knightley gained recognition?
Keira Knightley Keira Christina Knightley ( ; born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. She began acting as a child on television and made her film debut in 1995. After having worked in supporting roles in various films, Knightley gained recognition with the comedy-drama "Bend It Like Beckham" in 2002. She achieved international fame after landing the role of Elizabeth Swann in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" film series. One of the highest-paid actresses of Hollywood, Knightley has won an Empire Award, and has garnered multiple nominations for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award.
Fierce People (film) Fierce People is a 2005 independent drama thriller film adapted by Dirk Wittenborn from his 2002 novel of the same name. Directed by Griffin Dunne, it starred Diane Lane, Donald Sutherland, Anton Yelchin, Kristen Stewart, and Chris Evans. The film explores many facets of family and societal dysfunction, including drug abuse, mental illness and rape.