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Tim Burton by Ysaura
1. Tim Burton YsauraRodicio 1º Bachillerato EFL Instituto Español “V. Cañada Blanch” London 2010-2011
2. Tim Burton was born in Bunbank, California, in 1958. He's a film director, film producer, writer and artist. When he was a child, he faked a murder with an axe to scare his neighbours, one of whom phoned the police. He received the alias "axe wound". He loved scaring his neighbours‘ children, he told them that the aliens would come to earthand get them.
3. Golden Lion In 2007, when he received the Golden Lion, he said: “The Golden Lion is more beautiful than a naked man”. He said it because his film “The Corpse Bride” was nominated to an Oscar. With Swenney Todd, he won the Golden Globe for best film - comedy or musical. In 2010 he received the Medal of the Order, Arts and Letters in France
4. Imaginary worlds with gothic and dark elements appear in most of his films. The characters' physical appearance is characterized by pale skin, wild black hair and big bags under their eyes. They are very tall and slim people. Edwarscissorhands SwenneyToddBetlejuice
5. Most people believe that Burton was the director of "Nightmare before Christmas", but it is not true. The director was Henry Selick, Burton was only the producer . In 2008 the film wasshownon 3D.
6. He usually works with his close friend Johnny Depp, musician Danny Elfman and his wife Helena Bonham Carter.
7. Poetry The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy is a poetry book that mixes melancholy, love, black humour and fantasy. One day in the park The girl with many eyes I had quite a surprise. I met a girl who had many eyes. She was really quite pretty (and also quite shocking!) and I noticed she had a mouth, so we ended up talking. We talked about flowers, and her poetry classes, and the problems she'd have if she ever wore glasses. It's great to now a girl who has so many eyes, but you really get wet when she breaks down and cries.
8. Hisnextprojects are Darkshadowsand Frankenweenie. Frankenweenie: Victor's dog Sparky is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life. But the "monster" terrified Victor's neighbours, and he has to convince them that underneath his appearance, Sparky is still the good loyal friend he's always been.