Donald Cammell
Film director · 3 films (1970–1987)
Donald Cammell is a director whose work here spans Performance (1970) to White Of The Eye (1987), across horror and crime. The work runs close — 38% of frames across the 3 films indexed here, against 21% library-wide. All 177 frames from 3 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Donald Seaton Cammell was a Scottish film director who enjoys a cult reputation thanks to his debut film Performance, which he co-directed with Nicolas Roeg.
Born 17 January 1934 · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK · died 24 April 1996
Directing style
Donald Cammell constructs claustrophobic, psychologically tense interiors by favoring tight close-ups and medium shots captured at eye level with a shallow depth of field. His lighting relies heavily on practical sources, night settings, and the cold glow of screens, which pierce through dark, shadow-heavy frames. The color design shifts between warm, earthy ochres and deep, blood-red tones, contrasted against desaturated cool blues and stark whites to heighten the unsettling, thriller-infused atmosphere.
Films directed by Donald Cammell
About Donald Cammell
When was Donald Cammell born?
Donald Cammell was born on 17 January 1934 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK and died on 24 April 1996.
What films has Donald Cammell directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 3 of them: Performance (1970), Demon Seed (1977) and White Of The Eye (1987).
Search every frame of Donald Cammell’s films
All 177 indexed frames from 3 films directed by Donald Cammell — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.