"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."
"Period recreation is very difficult unless you make a black and white movie."
Source: Guardian Interview, www.theguardian.com. January 7, 2000.
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Alan Parker
Film Director
Alan Parker was a British filmmaker known for his impactful films like 'Midnight Express' and 'The Commitments,' which explore complex human experiences.
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