Sir Alfred Hitchcock was born on the 13th of August 1899 and died on 29th of April 1980. What makes Hitchcock special is that not only was he the creator of the most successful films of his time, he was also a pioneer as he was the first to use many of the film techniques that are still used in modern films today.
Hitchcock began his career in Britain, having tremendous success with silent films and early talkies, however he decided to move to Hollywood to further pursue his career and receive multinational attention for his masterful work in film. He became a US citizen in 1955.
Hitchcock's films were shot in a way which emphasize fear, anxiety and suspense. These expert camera angles were often supported by innovative editing.
Given how unique his work was, he did receive the multinational attention which he was after, he managed to become a cultural icon for his time, and he remains an icon even today to people studying film and media.
His career spanned six decades, within which he was able to direct more than fifty feature films. Even today, British people say things like ''unquestionably the best film director to emerge from these islands'' making it clear that his impact on modern cinema is appreciated even today
To conclude, Hitchcock was one of the most successful directors in film history because he had a unique style of editing, innovative camera work, and was incredibly different from all the other directors that were active at the time.
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