There are a lot of good directors in the world. Thanks to their work, they left a mark on the history of the world of cinema. One of these people is Alan Parker. The man who gave us the cult movie Midnight Express. His biography contains the path to becoming an excellent director. After all, he never gave up.
Alan Biography
This man was born into a prosperous family in London. Throughout his childhood and school years he was a completely ordinary child. Upon reaching adulthood, Parker Alan worked for an advertising agency. Thanks to hard work, he switched to television. There he was engaged in commercials.
This step allowed Alan to understand that films are his calling. Thanks to this, he shot several short films. However, they did not bring him fame, but relatives and close friends supported Parker's passion. Moral help allowed him not to give up. Sometimes there were situations when it was very difficult in material terms. But he had true friends who gave him money and motivated him.
Future life
Thanks to the support, he continued to shoot. Alan Parker released the very first full-length film in 1976. It was called Bugsy Malone. This format was not made by other directors. It was a film with elements of gangster shootings. However, the main characters were children who shot cream from their pistols and machine guns. Alan Parker did not expect success, but Cannes “Bugsy Malone” was very warmly received. In the future, he began to get great pictures. He shot in various directions. These were dramas, musicals, comedies, adventure films and so on. His films have received many awards. In 2002, he earned the Order of the British Empire. This is the highest award he received.
Alan Parker: movies
He made a lot of good movies. Among them are works that have received many awards. List of Alan Parker movies:
- "Midnight Express." It was filmed in 1978. The second major project of the director. The genre of the film is a drama that tells about the hard fate of a drug dealer. It is noteworthy that the protagonist existed in the real world. Several actors received an Oscar when they played in this movie. In the story, the main character rides a train, where he is trying to transport drugs on his body. However, at the very beginning of transportation, he was caught by the police. Further, the director showed serving a sentence in prison and living free.
- "Glory". This work was shot in 1980. A year later, the film was awarded two Oscars. The genre of the picture is a musical drama. The main action takes place at the New York City Art School. Starring diligent singer who is just studying. She also has best friends - future actors.
- "Shoot the moon." The author did not manage to make this film the way he wanted. Indeed, in 1982, he did not have finances, but he managed to make a movie. However, the film did not deserve popularity.
- "Pink Floyd The Wall". The basis of this film was taken by the album of the musical group Pink Floyd. The work combines elements of the acting and professional animation editing. The protagonist, Pink Floyd, has been protecting himself from public influence from birth. His father died early, which was an injury to his psyche. At school, he was constantly humiliated by teachers. The guy created his own music group when he came of age. However, gaining fame, he began to build an imaginary wall from the people around him.
- "Mississippi on fire." This film raises questions that worried humanity in 1988. Thanks to this, the picture received 6 Oscars. According to the plot in the state of Mississippi, volunteers who fight for human rights were killed. As a result of this, spontaneous unrest and protests arise in the world. A special FBI agent was called to these events, called to establish the situation.
These are the most popular works that this director shot. However, the filmography of Alan Parker contains many more films worthy of world distribution. This director is known to all moviegoers. Indeed, in his paintings he developed the industry revolution and raised moral issues.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, this man made a huge contribution to the history of cinema. His works continue to instruct and motivate people for good deeds and personal achievements. No wonder this man twice received the award "Best Director".