John Boorman
Film director · 5 films (1967–1987)
John Boorman is a director whose work here spans Point Blank (1967) to Hope and Glory (1987), across thriller and drama. All 234 frames from 5 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
John Boorman is an English filmmaker who is a long time resident of Ireland and is best known for his feature films such as Point Blank, Deliverance, Excalibur, The Emerald Forest, Hope and Glory, The General and The Tailor of Panama.
Born 18 January 1933 · Shepperton, Middlesex, England, UK
Directing style
Boorman’s cinematography favors eye-level framing and medium-to-close shot sizes, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate characters in tense, ominous, and lonely environments. He relies heavily on natural daylight and exterior locations, capturing his scenes through a earthy, desaturated color palette of slate blues, muted forest greens, and deep ochres. This naturalistic lighting is punctuated by dark, cool-toned night exteriors and warm, firelit interiors that heighten the dramatic tension of his thrillers and fantasies.
Awards
- Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1987
- BAFTA Fellowship · 2004
- Cannes Best Director Award · 1998
- Cannes Best Director Award · 1970
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Knight Bachelor · 2022
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay · 1987
- Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Director · 1987
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director · 1987
- London Film Critics Circle Award for Film of the Year · 1987
- Knight Bachelor
Films directed by John Boorman
About John Boorman
When was John Boorman born?
John Boorman was born on 18 January 1933 in Shepperton, Middlesex, England, UK.
What films has John Boorman directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 5 of them: Point Blank (1967), Deliverance (1972), Zardoz (1974), Excalibur (1981) and Hope and Glory (1987).
What awards has John Boorman won?
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (1987), BAFTA Fellowship (2004), Cannes Best Director Award (1998) and Cannes Best Director Award (1970).
Search every frame of John Boorman’s films
All 234 indexed frames from 5 films directed by John Boorman — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.