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Francis Lee

Francis Lee

Film director · 2 films (2017–2020)

Francis Lee is a director whose work here spans God’s Own Country (2017) to Ammonite (2020), across romance and drama. All 108 frames from 2 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.

Born 18 April 1913 · died 29 May 1998

Directing style

Francis Lee’s visual style relies on an eye-level camera perspective and a predominantly shallow depth of field to isolate characters, fostering a lonely and tense atmosphere across intimate dramas and romances. He balances daytime exteriors with interior scenes lit primarily by natural window light, the sun, or low-key sources like candlelight and firelight. The color palette is defined by a cool, desaturated grade dominated by slate blues, muted grays, and earthy, dark forest greens, with occasional warm, golden-brown undertones.

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Films directed by Francis Lee

About Francis Lee

When was Francis Lee born?

Francis Lee was born on 18 April 1913 and died on 29 May 1998.

What films has Francis Lee directed?

FrameThrower holds stills from 2 of them: God’s Own Country (2017) and Ammonite (2020).

Search every frame of Francis Lee’s films

All 108 indexed frames from 2 films directed by Francis Lee — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.