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Charles Aznavour

Charles Aznavour

2 films · 129 frames · top-billed in 1 · 19591960

Born 22 May 1924 · Paris, France · died 1 October 2018

Charles Aznavour, OC was an Armenian-French singer, songwriter, actor, public activist and diplomat. Besides being one of France's most popular and enduring singers, he is also one of the best-known singers in the world. Charles Aznavour (pronounced in French as Sharl Aznavour) is known for his characteristic short figure and unique tenor voice; clear and ringing in its upper reaches, with gravelly and profound low notes.

Awards

On FrameThrower we have: 2 films · 129 frames · top-billed in 1 · 19591960

  • The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette2018
  • Commander of the Order of the Crown2015
  • Officer of the National Order of Quebec2009
  • Officer of the Order of Canada2008
  • Officer of the Order of Leopold2004
  • Commander of the Legion of Honour2003
  • Commander of the National Order of Merit2000
  • Officer of the Legion of Honour1997
  • Knight of the Legion of Honour1989
  • Officer of the National Order of Merit1986
  • Order of the Crown
  • Order of St. Mesrop Mashtots

How their films are shot

Measured across 129 frames from the 2 films we hold. This is the look of the work Charles takes, not a claim about any single frame — we index the cast of a film, never the people in a shot.

Across the 2 films we hold, 50% of their frames are day, 43% natural — the look of the work Charles takes.

Time of day

Day50%
Night44%
Interior4%

Lighting

Natural43%
Low key36%
High key12%
Chiaroscuro8%

Shot size

Medium54%
Wide17%
Closeup16%
Establishing7%

Camera angle

Eye level79%
High angle11%
Low angle6%

Mood

Neutral70%
Tense17%
Lonely6%
Ominous6%

Films in the library

Every poster opens that film — stills, cinematography notes and colour palette.

A reference database for filmmakers

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