François Ozon
Film director · 6 films (2000–2022)
François Ozon is a director whose work here spans Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000) to Peter Von Kant (2022), across drama and romance. 2 of those films were photographed by Jeanne Lapoirie. All 354 frames from 6 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
François Ozon is a French film director and screenwriter and whose films are usually characterized by sharp satirical wit and a freewheeling view on human sexuality. He has achieved international acclaim for his films 8 femmes (2002) and Swimming Pool (2003).
Born 15 November 1967 · Paris, France
Directing style
Ozon constructs intimate, interior-dominated spaces using a narrow depth of field and eye-level camera angles that keep the viewer on equal footing with his characters. His framing relies heavily on medium shots and closeups, capturing tense, lonely, and sensual character dynamics lit primarily by practical fixtures and window light. The color palette balances deep, low-key night tones and neutral grays with striking, saturated pinks, magentas, and rich reds, occasionally shifting into a stark black-and-white or cool, desaturated grade.
Awards
- Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize · 2019
- Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany · 2018
- René Clair Award · 2026
- Sebastiane Award · 2014
- European Film Award for Best Screenwriter · 2013
- Golden Shell · 2012
- Officer of Arts and Letters · 2011
- Sitges Film Festival Best Screenplay award · 1999
Films directed by François Ozon
About François Ozon
When was François Ozon born?
François Ozon was born on 15 November 1967 in Paris, France.
What films has François Ozon directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 6 of them: Water Drops on Burning Rocks (2000), 8 Women (2002), Swimming Pool (2003), Young & Beautiful (2013), Frantz (2016) and Peter Von Kant (2022).
What awards has François Ozon won?
Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize (2019), Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (2018), René Clair Award (2026) and Sebastiane Award (2014).
Search every frame of François Ozon’s films
All 354 indexed frames from 6 films directed by François Ozon — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.