Allan King (born February 6, 1930, Vancouver, British Columbia) is a Canadian film director. February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1930 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... This article refers to the city in British Columbia, Canada. ...
In 2002, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning desiring a better country. ...
He established AllanKing Associates with the primary goal of producing documentaries for the CBC in general, and for the program, "Close-up" in particular.
Allan had travelled to India and was confronted by the almost impossible life of a Calcutta rickshaw driver.
King followed this success with A Married Couple, which Clive Barnes of the New York Times wrote, "it is quite simply one of the best films I have ever seen." It was featured at the Director's Fortnight at Cannes in 1970.
Allan's approach to documenting man and his environment always begins with a idea, which then evolves into a concept for a theme to build a photographic essay.
Allan's quest for scenic photographs with impact has has led him to explore many mediums and destinations around the world.However, it is the traditional process of platinum/ palladium printing which became his forte,and for which he felt larger and larger negatives are required.
Allan sets for himself rigorous self assignments designed to push the horizons of his imagination and creativity,because the mind must never fall victim to complacency or self-satisfaction.
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