Alex Proyas

Film director of 'The Crow', 'Dark City'

Alex Proyas - Film director of 'The Crow', 'Dark City'
Born

September 23rd, 1963
61 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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A director, producer, and screenwriter with a background in both Egypt and Australia. Gained recognition for crafting visually distinctive films and exploring dark themes. Debuted with the film 'Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds' in 1989. Achieved significant acclaim with 'The Crow' in 1994, which became a cult classic and is notable for its tragic production history. Directed 'Dark City' in 1998, a neo-noir science fiction film celebrated for its innovative narrative structure and visual style. Continued to work in the film industry with various projects, maintaining a focus on genre films.

Directed 'The Crow' (1994)

Directed 'Dark City' (1998)

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