Alex Proyas
Directing

Alex Proyas

Born 1963-09-23 · Alexandria, Egypt

Alexander "Alex" Proyas is an Greek Australian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He is best known for directing the science fiction films The Crow, Dark City, I, Robot and Knowing. He employs a dark and stylized way of filming, usually in a post-apocalyptic setting. Throughout his career, his films have acquired a cult following.

ActorWriterDirectorExecutive ProducerMusicLighting ArtistDirector Of PhotographyCinematography

Known for

Knowing★ 6.2Viewing moment
Knowing
2009
Gods of Egypt★ 5.6Viewing moment
Gods of Egypt
2016
I, Robot★ 6.9Viewing moment
I, Robot
2004
The Crow★ 7.5Viewing moment
The Crow
1994
Dark City★ 7.3Viewing moment
Dark City
1998
Garage Days★ 5.3Viewing moment
Garage Days
2002
Riverworld★ 4.4Viewing moment
Riverworld
2003
Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds★ 6Viewing moment
Spirits of the Air, Gremlins of the Clouds
1988
Passionless Moments★ 6.2Viewing moment
Passionless Moments
1983
Book of Dreams: Dream 7 - Ruben's DreamViewing moment
Book of Dreams: Dream 7 - Ruben's Dream
1995
Strange ResiduesViewing moment
Strange Residues
1981
Book of Dreams: Welcome To CratelandViewing moment
Book of Dreams: Welcome To Crateland
1994
Phobos★ 6Viewing moment
Phobos
2019
Strange NostalgiaViewing moment
Strange Nostalgia
2020
Mask of the Evil ApparitionViewing moment
Mask of the Evil Apparition
2021
Dark Sister★ 9Viewing moment
Dark Sister
2025
Return to Dark City★ 9Viewing moment
Return to Dark City
2025
Book of Dreams: Dream 1 - Frank's Dream★ 6Viewing moment
Book of Dreams: Dream 1 - Frank's Dream
2005

Frequent collaborators

Jane CampionJane CampionFrancis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford CoppolaRufus SewellRufus SewellDavid LynchDavid LynchSpike LeeSpike LeeWim WendersWim WendersSofia CoppolaSofia CoppolaGoran D. KleutGoran D. Kleut