“I was so sad to hear about the passing of Alan Parker. One of the greatest directors iI’ve ever worked with—on the film Evita. He taught me so much, believed in me ,pushed me to my limits and made an incredible film! Thank you! 📽♥️ #alanparker #evita”

Film director Alan Parker has died at the age of 76. Here we look back at his multi-award winning career, including hits such as Bugsy Malone, Evita and Midnight Express

The Commitments / Alan Parker - 1991

Alan Parker - Pink floyd's The Wall, Angelheart, Midnight Express, Birdy & The Road to Wellville

By Sven Mikulec Films can turn out to be very well made even if directors have problems with their actors, producers or writers, Sir Alan Parker told us recently. It’s the cinematographer with whom you must have a good relationship if you want to make a good film. The constant source of support, consolation

Pink Floyd - The Wall - (Alan Parker 1982)

Director who first made his mark in the 1970s and had later hits including Fame and The Commitments, became the chair of the UK Film Council