Bernardo Bertolucci
Film director · 4 films (1970–2003)
Bernardo Bertolucci is a director whose work here spans The Conformist (1970) to The Dreamers (2003), across drama and romance. 2 of those films were photographed by Vittorio Storaro. All 245 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Bernardo Bertolucci was an Italian film director and screenwriter with a career that spanned 50 years. Considered one of the greatest directors in the history of cinema, Bertolucci's work achieved international acclaim.
Born 16 March 1941 · Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italia · died 26 November 2018
Directing style
Bertolucci favors eye-level medium shots and wide compositions, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate characters within interior spaces. His lighting relies heavily on natural and motivated sources, primarily utilizing sunlight, windows, and practical lamps to illuminate scenes set during the day and night. The color design balances warm, golden-hued tones with desaturated, cool greens and grays, evoking a visual atmosphere that shifts between romantic warmth and tense, oppressive isolation.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1988
- Academy Award for Best Director · 1988
- Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay · 1987
- Golden Globe Award for Best Director · 1987
- BAFTA Award for Best Film · 1989
- David di Donatello for Best Film · 1988
- César Award for Best Foreign Film · 1988
- David di Donatello for Best Director · 1988
- Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic · 1988
- Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art
- honorary doctorate from the University of Parma · 2014
- European Film Academy Lifetime Achievement Award · 2012
Films directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
About Bernardo Bertolucci
When was Bernardo Bertolucci born?
Bernardo Bertolucci was born on 16 March 1941 in Parma, Emilia-Romagna, Italia and died on 26 November 2018.
What films has Bernardo Bertolucci directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: The Conformist (1970), The Last Emperor (1987), Stealing Beauty (1996) and The Dreamers (2003).
What awards has Bernardo Bertolucci won?
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (1988), Academy Award for Best Director (1988), Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (1987) and Golden Globe Award for Best Director (1987).
Search every frame of Bernardo Bertolucci’s films
All 245 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Bernardo Bertolucci — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.