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According to foreign media sources, Alan Parker, a famous British director, screenwriter and producer, died at the age of 76.
Born on February 14, 1944, Alan Parker worked for advertiser Collet Dickinson Pearce (CDP) in the 1960s and 1970s before entering the film industry and directed a number of television commercials. After partnering with David Puttnam, he left CDP to become a full-time commercial director and subsequently began his feature film career.
His best-known film is Pink Floyd — The Wall (1982), based on the eponymous music album by the famous rock band Pink Floyd.
Poster of "The Wall"
He has twice been nominated for the Oscar for Best Director for "Midnight Express" and "Mississippi is Burning". In addition, Parker won the Grand Jury Prize in the main competition section of the 38th Cannes Film Festival for Birdman.
In addition, his representative works include "Madame Perón", "The Life of David Gore", "Famous All Over the World" and so on.
Poster of Madame Perón
Upon learning of Parker's death, Madonna posted tributes via social media and said Parker was one of the best directors she had ever worked with. "In 'Madame Perón,' he taught me a lot, so that I could break through myself and complete this work, thank you." Madonna said.
Madonna posted a tribute
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