Fritz Lang
Film director · 5 films (1921–1960)
Fritz Lang is a director whose work here spans Destiny (1921) to The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (1960), across drama and thriller. 2 of those films were photographed by Fritz Arno Wagner. All 416 frames from 5 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Friedrich Christian Anton "Fritz" Lang was an Austrian-German film director, screenwriter, and occasional film producer and actor. One of the best known émigrés from Germany's school of Expressionism, he was dubbed the "Master of Darkness" by the British Film Institute.
Born 5 December 1890 · Vienna, Austria · died 2 August 1976
Directing style
Lang establishes a tense, ominous, and mysterious atmosphere through a stark black-and-white palette dominated by deep blacks, charcoal grays, and harsh whites. He favors eye-level camera angles and deep depth of field, staging his crime, thriller, and drama narratives primarily within nocturnal interiors lit by practical sources and windows. His compositions rely heavily on medium and wide shots that capture full-body blocking, keeping characters firmly integrated within their oppressive, shadow-filled environments.
Awards
- Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
- The Life Career Award · 1976
- German Film Award
- Karl Troop Cross
- Officer of Arts and Letters
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Films directed by Fritz Lang
About Fritz Lang
When was Fritz Lang born?
Fritz Lang was born on 5 December 1890 in Vienna, Austria and died on 2 August 1976.
What films has Fritz Lang directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 5 of them: Destiny (1921), Metropolis (1927), M (1931), House by the River (1950) and The 1,000 Eyes of Dr. Mabuse (1960).
What awards has Fritz Lang won?
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, The Life Career Award (1976), German Film Award and Karl Troop Cross.
Search every frame of Fritz Lang’s films
All 416 indexed frames from 5 films directed by Fritz Lang — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.