Alan Parker Quotes

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Alan Parker, a prolific British director, left an indelible mark on the world of cinema with his diverse range of films, spanning genres from musicals like "Fame" to dramas like "Midnight Express" and "Mississippi Burning." Parker's bold storytelling and visual flair established him as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.

"Personally I am very much against the death penalty for several reasons."

"Personally I am very much against the death penalty for several reasons."

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"Most directors have little lists in their heads of people they really want to work with."

"Most directors have little lists in their heads of people they really want to work with."

Work, People, Want

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"Period recreation is very difficult unless you make a black-and-white movie."

"Period recreation is very difficult unless you make a black-and-white movie."

Film, Recreation

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"Rain is also very difficult to film, particularly in Ireland because it's quite fine, so fine that the Irish don't even acknowledge that it exists."

"Rain is also very difficult to film, particularly in Ireland because it's quite fine, so fine that the Irish don't even acknowledge that it exists."

Film, Ireland, Irish, Rain

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"A great movie evolves when everybody has the same vision in their heads."

"A great movie evolves when everybody has the same vision in their heads."

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"The films that I do tend to polarise people's views."

"The films that I do tend to polarise people's views."

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