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Péter Medák (born 23 December 1937) is a Hungarian-British film and television director. [1] Early life. Born in Budapest, Hungary, he was the son of Elisabeth (née Diamounstein) and Gyula Medak, a textile manufacturer. His family was Jewish. In 1956, he fled his native country for the United Kingdom due to the Hungarian Uprising. [1] .
Learn about Peter Medak's life and career, from his escape from Hungary to his Oscar-nominated comedy and horror films. See his credits, awards, photos, videos and trivia on IMDb.
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“I love looking through the camera and creating something out of nothing. It's all to do with shapes, actors, people, dialogue, characters. It's total magic.” Peter Medak is an award-winning international Film Director. Born in Budapest, Hungary in 1937.
Peter Medak is a Hungarian-born British film director who fled to England during the 1956 Hungarian uprising. He directed feature films such as The Ruling Class, The Krays, and The Changeling, and worked with legends like Hitchcock and O'Toole.
Learn about Peter Medak's life and career as a film director in England and Hollywood. He worked with legends like Hitchcock and O'Toole, and made acclaimed films like The Ruling Class and The Krays.
Aug 21, 2018 · The director of the 1980 horror classic The Changeling talks about his career, his inspiration and his age in Hollywood. He reveals how Spielberg and Scorsese admire his film and how he was snubbed by TV producers.
Jul 19, 2020 · 189 subscribers. Subscribed. 6. 233 views 3 years ago. Episode 76 of the portuguese podcast À BEIRA DO ABISMO (ON THE EDGE OF THE ABYSS), hosted by Rui Alves de Sousa Complete interview with...
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