John Schlesinger
Film director · 4 films (1967–1976)
John Schlesinger is a director whose work here spans Far from the Madding Crowd (1967) to Marathon Man (1976), across drama and history. 2 of those films were photographed by Conrad Hall. The work runs wide — 29% of frames across the 4 films indexed here, against 20% library-wide. All 248 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
John Richard Schlesinger, CBE, was an English film and stage director, and actor. He won an Academy Award for Best Director for Midnight Cowboy, and was nominated for two other films (Darling and Sunday Bloody Sunday).
Born 16 February 1926 · London, England, UK · died 25 July 2003
Directing style
Schlesinger grounds his dramas in a naturalistic, eye-level perspective, favoring medium shots and wide compositions that balance characters against their environments. He utilizes shallow depth of field to isolate subjects, emphasizing themes of loneliness and tension through a palette of muted grays, desaturated cool tones, and earthy ochres. His lighting relies heavily on authentic sources, shaping both daytime exteriors and night interiors with direct sunlight, soft window light, and practical fixtures.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Director · 1970
- BAFTA Fellowship · 1996
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 1972
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 1970
- BAFTA Award for Best Short Film · 1962
- Golden Bear · 1962
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
- Directors Guild of America Award
Films directed by John Schlesinger
About John Schlesinger
When was John Schlesinger born?
John Schlesinger was born on 16 February 1926 in London, England, UK and died on 25 July 2003.
What films has John Schlesinger directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: Far from the Madding Crowd (1967), Midnight Cowboy (1969), The Day of the Locust (1975) and Marathon Man (1976).
What awards has John Schlesinger won?
Academy Award for Best Director (1970), BAFTA Fellowship (1996), BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1972) and BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1970).
Search every frame of John Schlesinger’s films
All 248 indexed frames from 4 films directed by John Schlesinger — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.