[PAR] [TLE] The Elephant Man (film) [SEP] The Elephant Man is a 1980 American historical drama film about Joseph Merrick (whom the script calls John Merrick), a severely deformed man in late 19th century London.  The film was directed by David Lynch and stars John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon and Freddie Jones.  It was produced by Jonathan Sanger and Mel Brooks, the latter of whom was intentionally left uncredited to avoid confusion from audiences who possibly would have expected a comedy. [PAR] [TLE] David Lynch [SEP] David Keith Lynch (born January 20, 1946) is an American director, screenwriter, producer, painter, musician, actor, and photographer.  He has been described by "The Guardian" as "the most important director of this era".  AllMovie called him "the Renaissance man of modern American filmmaking", while the success of his films has led to him being labelled "the first popular Surrealist".
[PAR] [TLE] The Elephant Man ( film ) [ SEP ] The Elephant Man is a 1980 American historical drama film about Joseph Merrick ( whom the script calls John Merrick ) , a severely deformed man in late 19th century London . The film was directed by David Lynch and stars John Hurt , Anthony Hopkins , Anne Bancroft , John Gielgud , Wendy Hiller , Michael Elphick , Hannah Gordon and Freddie Jones . It was produced by Jonathan Sanger and Mel Brooks , the latter of whom was intentionally left uncredited to avoid confusion from audiences who possibly would have expected a comedy . [PAR] [TLE] David Lynch [ SEP ] David Keith Lynch ( born January 20 , 1946 ) is an American director , screenwriter , producer , painter , musician , actor , and photographer . He has been described by " The Guardian " as " the most important director of this era " . AllMovie called him " the Renaissance man of modern American filmmaking " , while the success of his films has led to him being labelled " the first popular Surrealist " .
Who has been described by "The Guardian" as "the most important director of this era" and who directed the film about Joseph Merrick?
Who has been described by " The Guardian " as " the most important director of this era " and who directed the film about Joseph Merrick ?
David Lynch
David Lynch