Nicolas Roeg
Film director · 5 films (1970–1985) · also 6 films as cinematographer
Nicolas Roeg is a director whose work here spans Performance (1970) to Insignificance (1985), across drama and crime. 2 of those films were photographed by Nicolas Roeg. The work runs close — 33% of frames across the 5 films indexed here, against 21% library-wide. All 303 frames from 5 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Nicolas Jack Roeg was an English film director and cinematographer, best known for directing Performance (1970), Walkabout (1971), Don't Look Now (1973), The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), Bad Timing (1980), and The Witches (1990). Making his directorial debut 23 years after his entry into the film business, Roeg quickly became known for an idiosyncratic visual and narrative style, characterized by the use of disjointed and disorienting editing.
Born 15 August 1928 · London, England, UK · died 23 November 2018
Directing style
Nicolas Roeg constructs tense, lonely, and ominous atmospheres across dramas, thrillers, and science fiction by pairing a shallow depth of field with tight medium shots and closeups. Keeping the camera primarily at eye level, he relies heavily on naturalistic and diegetic lighting—principally practical fixtures, direct sunlight, and window light—to illuminate a near-even split of day and night scenes, as well as interior and exterior environments. His visual palette favors muted, earthy tones, sandy beiges, and slate grays, punctuated by a cool, desaturated grade and a distinct, recurring splash of deep crimson red.
Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1996
- British Film Institute Fellowship · 1994
Films directed by Nicolas Roeg
About Nicolas Roeg
When was Nicolas Roeg born?
Nicolas Roeg was born on 15 August 1928 in London, England, UK and died on 23 November 2018.
What films has Nicolas Roeg directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 5 of them: Performance (1970), Walkabout (1971), Don’t Look Now (1973), The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976) and Insignificance (1985).
What awards has Nicolas Roeg won?
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1996) and British Film Institute Fellowship (1994).
Search every frame of Nicolas Roeg’s films
All 303 indexed frames from 5 films directed by Nicolas Roeg — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.