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Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma is the son of a surgeon. He studied physics but at the same time felt his dedication for the movies and made some short films. After seven independent productions he had his first success with Sisters (1972) and his voyeuristic style. Restlessly he worked on big projects with the script writers Paul Schrader, John Farris and Oliver ...
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"The Sinner" star talks us through his arc in the show's just-finished Season 2.
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Director (43 credits)
2001
Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
(Video documentary) (video "Dancing in the Dark")
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Directed Bruce Springsteen's music video "Dancing in the Dark" (with Courteney Cox) See more »Publicity Listings:
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5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Some of my films that have gotten the worst reviews are the ones they keep talking about today, so it's hard for me to really assess the long-term effect of them. I can't take it too seriously. Basically, you're being judged against the fashion of the day and, of course, the fashion of the day changes all the time. So what endures is what's important, I guess, and I'm just very fortunate that ... See more »Trivia:
Retrospective at the Cinémathèque française in Paris in 2018 (31st May - 4th July). See more »Trademark:
Often shoots "tense" moments without any widening lens or zoom. When coupled with his trademark extended shot, it creates a feeling the viewer is in the scene. See more »Nickname:
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