Alan Parker quotes

Alan Parker was a renowned British film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his diverse filmmaking style. His films, such as "Midnight Express," "Fame," and "The Commitments," earned critical acclaim and numerous awards. He left a lasting impact on the British and international film industry. Here are 15 of his quotes:

Personally I am very much against the death penalty for several reasons. (Alan Parker)

A lot of directors prefer the solitude of the editing process, but I revel in the craziness of what a film set is.

Alan Parker

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

Alan Parker

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.

Alan Parker

I'm a pluralist. I've always argued that as many different films as possible should be made.

Alan Parker

I always argued against the auteur theory; films are a collaborative art form. I've had some fantastically good people help me make the movies.

Alan Parker

A Great Movie Evolves when Everybody Has the Same Vision in Their Heads.

Alan Parker

Film-making is a physically hard job.

Alan Parker

I was once described by one of my critics as an aesthetic fascist.

Alan Parker

I turn on the TV sometimes, start watching something and think: 'This seems quite good, a bit familiar.' Then I realise ... It's one of my movies. It's a pretty odd feeling.

Alan Parker

I've always been completely autocratic. I've never learned to be diplomatic or democratic. (Alan Parker)

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

Alan Parker

Making a film is so hard that if you don't have your main actors going along with the ride with the rest of the crew it can make your life very difficult.

Alan Parker

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

Alan Parker

I'm always afraid someone's going to tap me on the shoulder one day and say, 'Back to North London.'

Alan Parker

Alan Parker

Occupation: British Director
Born: February 14, 1944
Died: July 31, 2020
Quotes count: 15

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