No Country for Old Men is a 2005 novel by American author Cormac McCarthy, who had originally written the story as a screenplay. The story occurs in the vicinity of the Mexico–United States border in
The Coen brothers, Joel and Ethan, are American filmmakers. Their films span many genres and styles, which they frequently subvert or parody. Among their most acclaimed works are Blood Simple, Raising
Ethan (left) and Joel Coen, at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival
Ethan and Joel at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival
The Coens with Javier Bardem at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival