Joseph Losey
Film director · 13 films (1951–1976)
Joseph Losey is a director whose work here spans M (1951) (1951) to Mr. Klein (1976), across drama and thriller. 4 of those films were photographed by Gerry Fisher. All 717 frames from 13 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joseph Walton Losey III was an American theater and film director. After studying in Germany with Bertolt Brecht, Losey returned to the United States, eventually making his way to Hollywood. In the 1950s Losey was blacklisted in the United States and moved to
Born 14 January 1909 · La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA · died 22 June 1984
Directing style
Joseph Losey structures his psychological dramas and thrillers primarily within interior spaces, utilizing eye-level medium shots and a shallow depth of field to isolate characters in tense, lonely, or ominous compositions. His lighting relies heavily on practical fixtures, direct sunlight, and window light to sculpt scenes across both day and night settings. Visually, his films lean toward stark black-and-white cinematography, accented by a color palette of muted grays, deep blacks, earthy browns, and desaturated olive greens.
Awards
- Palme d'Or · 1971
- César Award for Best Film · 1977
- César Award for Best Director · 1977
- David di Donatello for Best Producer
- Jean-Le-Duc award
Films directed by Joseph Losey
About Joseph Losey
When was Joseph Losey born?
Joseph Losey was born on 14 January 1909 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA and died on 22 June 1984.
What films has Joseph Losey directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 13 of them: M (1951) (1951), The Big Night (1951), The Prowler (1951), The Sleeping Tiger (1954), The Criminal (1960), Eva (1962), The Servant (1963) and King & Country (1964) and more.
What awards has Joseph Losey won?
Palme d'Or (1971), César Award for Best Film (1977), César Award for Best Director (1977) and David di Donatello for Best Producer.
Search every frame of Joseph Losey’s films
All 717 indexed frames from 13 films directed by Joseph Losey — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.