Elio Petri
Film director · 4 films (1965–1976)
Elio Petri is a director whose work here spans The 10th Victim (1965) to Todo Modo (1976), across drama and thriller. 3 of those films were photographed by Luigi Kuveiller. All 235 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Eraclio "Elio" Petri was an Italian writer and director known for his political dramas and thrillers, such as "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" (1970), "A Quiet Place in the Country" (1968) and "The Assassin" (1961).
Born 29 January 1929 · Rome, Italy · died 10 November 1982
Directing style
Petri constructs claustrophobic, politically charged interiors by favoring eye-level medium shots and closeups rendered with a shallow depth of field that isolates subjects from their surroundings. His lighting relies heavily on the harsh, institutional glare of fluorescents and motivated practical sources, casting a tense, oppressive atmosphere over his thrillers and dramas. The color palette oscillates between cold, desaturated tones and sudden, violent punctures of deep crimson and warm terracotta, reinforcing an ominous sense of bureaucratic and psychological decay.
Awards
- Palme d'Or · 1972
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 1970
- FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes · 1970
- Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival · 1970
- David di Donatello for Best Film · 1970
- Nastro d'Argento for the director of the best film · 1968
- Best Screenplay Award · 1967
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Subject
- Nastro d'Argento for Best Screenplay
Films directed by Elio Petri
About Elio Petri
When was Elio Petri born?
Elio Petri was born on 29 January 1929 in Rome, Italy and died on 10 November 1982.
What films has Elio Petri directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: The 10th Victim (1965), A Quiet Place In The Country (1968), Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion (1970) and Todo Modo (1976).
What awards has Elio Petri won?
Palme d'Or (1972), Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix (1970), FIPRESCI Prize of the Festival de Cannes (1970) and Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival (1970).
Search every frame of Elio Petri’s films
All 235 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Elio Petri — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.