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Roger Christian

Biography: Roger Christian (born 25 February 1944) is an English set decorator, production designer and feature film director. He won an Academy Award for his work on the original Star Wars and was Oscar-nominated for his work on Alien. Christian directed the second unit on both Return of the Jedi and Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace as well as feature films including The Sender and Nostradamus. He also directed the 2000 film Battlefield Earth which is regarded as one of the worst films ever made.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: February 25, 1944

Deathday: N/A

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Memory: The Origins of Alien

2019-01-24

Overview: The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2019-01-24

Popularity:

1.967

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Votes: 91

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The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

2017-12-21

Overview: Superfan David Whiteley celebrates the unsung British heroes behind the first film in the Star Wars’ franchise, 1977’s eponymously titled Star Wars. The Star Wars saga ends with the release of The Rise of Skywalker in December 2019. This documentary celebrates where it all began. It includes previously unheard stories from the people who made one of the most successful movies of all time, with additional interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage. The presenter, Star Wars superfan David Whiteley, who has his own connection to the original film (he was born on May the 4th), tracks down the often modest British talent who brought the galaxy to life. David explores the contribution of the London Symphony Orchestra and meets Ann Skinner, who was in charge of continuity. As well as seeing her original stills from the set, Ann reveals how she helped Sir Alec Guinness with one of the most famous speeches in Star Wars.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2017-12-21

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1.967

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Votes: 3

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The Beast Within: Making Alien

2003-12-02

Overview: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Alien,” the terrifying classic about a spaceship crew trapped with a hideous monster that's hunting them one by one.

Genres: Documentary

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2003-12-02

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1.967

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Votes: 22

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Roger Christian

Known For

Memory: The Origins of Alien

The Galaxy Britain Built: The British Force Behind Star Wars

The Beast Within: Making Alien