Period recreation is very difficult unless you make a black-and-white movie.
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To make a movie that takes place in the past, it's really hard to do unless you film it in black and white. This is because color movies today look very different from the way things looked in the past, so it's easier to create the right look and feel when you use black and white.
About Alan Parker
Sir Alan Parker was an acclaimed English film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his diverse range of styles and genres, including musicals, dramas, and thrillers. His films won numerous awards, and he was honored with a knighthood for his contributions to the British film industry.
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