A proper name, most famously D.W. Griffith, an early American film director and pioneer of cinema.
From Welsh 'Gruffydd,' derived from Germanic elements meaning 'strong grip.' As a surname, it indicates Welsh or British ancestry and was carried by many notable historical figures.
D.W. Griffith revolutionized filmmaking by inventing modern cinematic techniques like close-ups, long shots, and cross-cutting—basically inventing the language of cinema we still use today. However, his most famous film, 'Birth of a Nation,' was also deeply racist, showing how innovation and bigotry can coexist.
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