Norman Jewison
Film director · 5 films (1967–1999)
Norman Jewison is a director whose work here spans In the Heat of the Night (1967) to The Hurricane (1999), across drama and romance. 2 of those films were photographed by David Watkin. All 521 frames from 5 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Norman Frederick Jewison, CC, O.Ont was a Canadian film director, producer, actor and founder of the Canadian Film Centre. Highlights of his directing career include In the Heat of the Night (1967), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Moonstruck (1987), The Hurricane (1999) and The Statement (2003).
Born 21 July 1926 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · died 20 January 2024
Directing style
Jewison anchors his dramas and comedies in a grounded, observant perspective, relying heavily on eye-level medium shots and a shallow depth of field to isolate characters within their environments. His lighting is motivated by realistic sources, leaning on practical fixtures, direct sunlight, windows, and fluorescent tubes to illuminate a balance of day and night scenes, which are split between intimate interiors and wider exteriors. The visual atmosphere is shaped by a earthy, muted palette of dusty browns, grays, olive greens, and deep shadows, which reinforces the tense, lonely, and occasionally ominous undertones of his narratives.
Awards
- Silver Bear for Best Director · 1988
- Companion of the Order of Canada
- Order of Ontario
- Governor General's Performing Arts Award · 2003
- Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award · 1999
- Canada's Walk of Fame · 1998
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Films directed by Norman Jewison
About Norman Jewison
When was Norman Jewison born?
Norman Jewison was born on 21 July 1926 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and died on 20 January 2024.
What films has Norman Jewison directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 5 of them: In the Heat of the Night (1967), Fiddler On The Roof (1971), Moonstruck (1987), Bogus (1996) and The Hurricane (1999).
What awards has Norman Jewison won?
Silver Bear for Best Director (1988), Companion of the Order of Canada, Order of Ontario and Governor General's Performing Arts Award (2003).
Search every frame of Norman Jewison’s films
All 521 indexed frames from 5 films directed by Norman Jewison — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.