Peter Strickland
Film director · 4 films (2012–2022)
Peter Strickland is a director whose work here spans Berberian Sound Studio (2012) to Flux Gourmet (2022), across horror and drama. 2 of those films were photographed by Nicholas D. Knowland. The work runs close — 37% of frames across the 4 films indexed here, against 21% library-wide. All 239 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Born in 1973 in Reading, Berkshire, England. He is a director and writer, known for Katalin Varga (2009), Berberian Sound Studio (2012), The Duke of Burgundy (2014) and In Fabric (2018).
Born 21 May 1973 · Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
Directing style
Strickland constructs claustrophobic, interior-dominated worlds by pairing a heavily favored eye-level camera angle with an overwhelming reliance on shallow depth of field, frequently isolating subjects in tight closeups and medium shots. His lighting relies heavily on practical fixtures and dim window light to carve out tense, ominous spaces, which are often set at night or in deep shadow. This moody atmosphere is reinforced by a color palette that leans into cool, desaturated tones—punctuated by deep ochres, earthy browns, and bruised reds—to evoke a profound sense of loneliness.
Awards
- European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year · 2009
Films directed by Peter Strickland
About Peter Strickland
When was Peter Strickland born?
Peter Strickland was born on 21 May 1973 in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK.
What films has Peter Strickland directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: Berberian Sound Studio (2012), The Duke of Burgundy (2014), The Field Guide to Evil (2018) and Flux Gourmet (2022).
What awards has Peter Strickland won?
European Film Award for European Discovery of the Year (2009).
Search every frame of Peter Strickland’s films
All 239 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Peter Strickland — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.