Dario Argento
Film director · 8 films (1970–1987)
Dario Argento is a director whose work here spans The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970) to Opera (1987), across horror and thriller. 2 of those films were photographed by Luciano Tovoli. The work runs close — 32% of frames across the 8 films indexed here, against 21% library-wide. All 448 frames from 8 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Dario Argento was born on September 7, 1940, in Rome, Italy, the first-born son of famed Italian producer Salvatore Argento and Brazilian fashion model Elda Luxardo. Argento recalls getting his ideas for filmmaking from his close-knit family from Italian folk tales told by his parents and other family members, including an aunt who told him frighting bedtime stories.
Born 7 September 1940 · Rome, Lazio, Italy
Directing style
Argento’s visual style relies on interior night settings to build a tense, ominous atmosphere, framing subjects primarily at eye level in medium and closeup shots. He isolates characters through a shallow depth of field, utilizing practical lamps and windows to cut through the darkness. The color palette balances earthy, desaturated wood tones with cold, deep-blue shadows, creating a high-contrast environment suited for suspense and mystery.
Awards
- David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement
- Sitges Grand Honorary Award · 2022
- Time Machine Award · 1999
- Sitges Film Festival Best Director award · 1976
- Grolla d'oro for Best New Director · 1970
Films directed by Dario Argento
About Dario Argento
When was Dario Argento born?
Dario Argento was born on 7 September 1940 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
What films has Dario Argento directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 8 of them: The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (1970), Four Flies On Grey Velvet (1971), Deep Red (1975), Suspiria (1977), Inferno (1980), Tenebre (1982), Phenomena (1985) and Opera (1987).
What awards has Dario Argento won?
David di Donatello Award for Lifetime Achievement, Sitges Grand Honorary Award (2022), Time Machine Award (1999) and Sitges Film Festival Best Director award (1976).
Search every frame of Dario Argento’s films
All 448 indexed frames from 8 films directed by Dario Argento — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.