alfred hitchcock (1899-1980)
"A glimpse into the world reveals that horror is nothing other than reality."
- Alfred Hitchcock
Born: August 13, 1989 (London, England)
Nicknamed the "Master of Suspense". Pioneering camera style to mimic the gaze, maximize anxiety, fear, or empathy, and innovative editing techniques. Recurrent themes and tropes in his include: fugitives on the run from the law, "icy blonde" female characters, depictions of violence, murder, and crime. Hitchcock's films also borrow many themes from psychoanalysis and feature strong sexual overtones.
Hitchcock worked in the film industry in London for almost 20 years, leaving in 1939 to make Rebecca which won an Oscar for Best Picture. Hitchcock worked in silent and talkies and created more than 50 films, including Rear Window, The 39 Steps and Psycho. One of Hitchcock's trademarks was appearing in every single film he directed. In Psycho for example, he can be seen outside of the realtor office as Marion Crane enters. Hitchcock received the AFI's Life Achievement Award in 1979. He is survived by his long time collaborator, wife Alma Reveille and his daughter Patricia.
- Alfred Hitchcock
Born: August 13, 1989 (London, England)
Nicknamed the "Master of Suspense". Pioneering camera style to mimic the gaze, maximize anxiety, fear, or empathy, and innovative editing techniques. Recurrent themes and tropes in his include: fugitives on the run from the law, "icy blonde" female characters, depictions of violence, murder, and crime. Hitchcock's films also borrow many themes from psychoanalysis and feature strong sexual overtones.
Hitchcock worked in the film industry in London for almost 20 years, leaving in 1939 to make Rebecca which won an Oscar for Best Picture. Hitchcock worked in silent and talkies and created more than 50 films, including Rear Window, The 39 Steps and Psycho. One of Hitchcock's trademarks was appearing in every single film he directed. In Psycho for example, he can be seen outside of the realtor office as Marion Crane enters. Hitchcock received the AFI's Life Achievement Award in 1979. He is survived by his long time collaborator, wife Alma Reveille and his daughter Patricia.