Kenneth Branagh
Film director · 6 films (1989–2023)
Kenneth Branagh is a director whose work here spans Henry V (1989) to A Haunting In Venice (2023), across drama and thriller. 5 of those films were photographed by Haris Zambarloukos. All 637 frames from 6 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh is a British actor and filmmaker. Born in Belfast and raised primarily in Reading, Berkshire, Branagh trained at RADA in London and served as its president from 2015 to 2024.
Born 10 December 1960 · Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Directing style
Kenneth Branagh’s cinematography favors intimate, interior-driven framing, relying heavily on medium shots and closeups captured at eye-level to anchor tense, mysterious, and lonely narratives. His scenes are shaped by a shallow depth of field that isolates subjects, set against a mix of night and day backdrops lit primarily by practical fixtures, direct sunlight, and window sources. The color palette leans into cool, desaturated tones, deep blues, slate grays, and muted earth tones, occasionally accented by warm, golden-brown hues.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 2022
- Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay · 2021
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 1990
- Emmy Award · 2001
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · 2001
- Knight Bachelor · 2012
- European Film Award for Best Actor · 1990
- Young European Film of the Year · 1990
- Society of London Theatre Special Award
Films directed by Kenneth Branagh
About Kenneth Branagh
When was Kenneth Branagh born?
Kenneth Branagh was born on 10 December 1960 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.
What films has Kenneth Branagh directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 6 of them: Henry V (1989), Thor (2011), Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014), Cinderella (2015), Death on the Nile (2022) and A Haunting In Venice (2023).
What awards has Kenneth Branagh won?
Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2022), Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay (2021), BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1990) and Emmy Award (2001).
Search every frame of Kenneth Branagh’s films
All 637 indexed frames from 6 films directed by Kenneth Branagh — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.