This striking poster titled “A Tribute to Cinematic Craftsman Alan Parker” honors the legacy of one of Britain’s most versatile and visionary directors, Sir Alan Parker (1944–2020). Known for his dynamic range, bold visual style, and emotionally charged storytelling, Parker’s filmography spans musical, drama, thriller, and historical genres—always with a distinctive cinematic voice.

Few films have ever fused image and sound as powerfully as Once Upon a Time in the West (1968). Directed by Sergio Leone and scored by Ennio Morricone, the film is a masterclass in how music can deepen character, stretch time, and elevate every glance and gesture into something mythic.

Fiddler on the Roof (1971), directed by Norman Jewison, is a beloved film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical by Jerry Bock (music), Sheldon Harnick (lyrics), and Joseph Stein (book). Set in the early 20th century in the fictional Jewish village of Anatevka in Tsarist Russia, the story follows Tevye (played by Topol in an Oscar-nominated role), a poor milkman struggling to balance tradition, faith, and the winds of social change as his daughters choose love over arranged marriage.

When Evita arrived in theaters in 1996, it was more than a film—it was a full-scale musical spectacle. Directed by Alan Parker and starring Madonna as Eva Perón, the movie brought the grandiosity of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical to the screen with sweeping visuals and an emotionally charged score that never missed a beat.

When The Graduate hit theaters in 1967, it didn’t just announce the arrival of a new kind of movie—it ushered in a new era of music in film. At its heart was a young, uncertain Dustin Hoffman as Benjamin Braddock, adrift in post-college confusion. But floating beside him, scene after scene, was the music of Simon & Garfunkel—songs that didn’t merely score the film, but gave voice to his silent angst.

Superman (1978), directed by Richard Donner, is a groundbreaking superhero film that redefined comic book adaptations for the big screen. Starring Christopher Reeve in his iconic debut as Clark Kent/Superman, the film tells the origin story of the Man of Steel—from his escape from the doomed planet Krypton, to his upbringing in Smallville, and ultimately to his double life as a mild-mannered reporter and Earth’s greatest hero. With its perfect blend of sincerity, myth, and spectacle, Superman ushered in a new era of blockbuster cinema.

When William Friedkin set out to direct Sorcerer in the mid-1970s, he wanted more than just a traditional thriller. He wanted an experience—a sensory plunge into fear, isolation, and desperation. And for that, he turned to an unlikely ally: a German electronic band named Tangerine Dream.

The Black Stallion (1979), directed by Carroll Ballard and based on Walter Farley’s beloved novel, is a visually poetic tale of friendship, survival, and the bond between a boy and a wild horse.

The 1952 film Moulin Rouge, directed by John Huston, is a richly stylized biographical drama about the life of French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.

Chariots of Fire (1981), directed by Hugh Hudson, is a stirring British drama based on the true story of two athletes in the 1924 Paris Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, a determined English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice. The film explores themes of faith, identity, and perseverance, weaving a powerful narrative of personal conviction and national pride.