Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Film director · 6 films (1991–2009)
Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a director whose work here spans Delicatessen (1991) to Micmacs (2009), across comedy and science fiction. 3 of those films were photographed by Darius Khondji. The work runs close — 31% of frames across the 6 films indexed here, against 21% library-wide. All 353 frames from 6 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Jean-Pierre Jeunet is a French film director and screenwriter known for the films Delicatessen, The City of Lost Children, Alien: Resurrection and Amélie. Jean-Pierre Jeunet was born in Roanne, Loire, France.
Born 3 September 1953 · Roanne, Loire, France
Directing style
Jeunet constructs his distinct fantasy and science fiction worlds primarily within dark interior spaces at night, utilizing a palette dominated by warm, golden-brown tones and deep olive greens, occasionally contrasted by cool, desaturated grades. He favors intimate blocking, frequently capturing subjects in medium shots and closeups at eye level, while relying on shallow depth of field to isolate characters and emphasize practical light sources. This tight framing and low-key lighting scheme yields a visual atmosphere that leans heavily into tense, ominous, and lonely moods.
Awards
- César Award for Best Director · 2002
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres · 2016
- Officer of Arts and Letters · 2010
- Edgar Awards · 2005
- Lumière Award for Best Screenplay · 2002
- European Film Award for Best Director · 2001
- European Film Award for Best Film · 2001
- European Film Award - People's Choice Award for Best Director · 2001
- Sitges Film Festival Best Director award · 1991
- Special Award of the Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire · 1983
Films directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet
About Jean-Pierre Jeunet
When was Jean-Pierre Jeunet born?
Jean-Pierre Jeunet was born on 3 September 1953 in Roanne, Loire, France.
What films has Jean-Pierre Jeunet directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 6 of them: Delicatessen (1991), Alien: Resurrection (1997), Amelie (2001), A Very Long Engagement (2004), Micmacs (2009) and The City Of Lost Children.
What awards has Jean-Pierre Jeunet won?
César Award for Best Director (2002), Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres (2016) and Officer of Arts and Letters (2010).
Search every frame of Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s films
All 353 indexed frames from 6 films directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.