Dennis Gansel
Film director · 3 films (2010–2025)
Dennis Gansel is a director whose work here spans We Are The Night (2010) to The Tank (2025), across fantasy and drama. 2 of those films were photographed by Torsten Breuer. All 409 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Dennis Gansel is a German film director, writer and actor. Gansel was born in 1973 in Hanover, Germany.
Born 4 October 1973 · Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany
Directing style
Dennis Gansel establishes a tense, ominous atmosphere by framing characters at eye level in medium and wide shots, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects within their environments. His lighting relies heavily on natural sunlight and practical fixtures to pierce predominantly nocturnal or interior settings, casting a mix of cool, desaturated tones alongside warm firelight and earthy, sandy hues. This approach balances cold, shadow-heavy blues with rich ochres and brassy accents, grounding his fantasy and adventure narratives in a tactile, atmospheric reality.
Awards
- German Film Award
Films directed by Dennis Gansel
About Dennis Gansel
When was Dennis Gansel born?
Dennis Gansel was born on 4 October 1973 in Hanover, Lower Saxony, Germany.
What films has Dennis Gansel directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: We Are The Night (2010), Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver (2018) and The Tank (2025).
What awards has Dennis Gansel won?
German Film Award.
Search every frame of Dennis Gansel’s films
All 409 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Dennis Gansel — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.