Philip Kaufman
Film director · 4 films (1979–2000)
Philip Kaufman is a director whose work here spans The Wanderers (1979) to Quills (2000), across drama and history. All 179 frames from 4 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Philip Kaufman is an American filmmaker. Although not noted for directing a large number of films, the films he has worked on have been recognized for their intelligence and independence.
Born 23 October 1936 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Directing style
Philip Kaufman constructs tense and lonely dramatic spaces by framing characters primarily at eye level in medium and wide shots, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects within their environments. His interiors and night scenes rely heavily on naturalistic, motivated light sources like windows, the sun, and practicals or candlelight. The visual palette is defined by cool, desaturated color grades dominated by muted earth tones, olive greens, and dusty grays, punctuated by occasional deep, bruised reds.
Awards
- BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay · 1989
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation · 1990
- Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation · 1982
- National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director
- Saturn Award for Best Director
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Films directed by Philip Kaufman
About Philip Kaufman
When was Philip Kaufman born?
Philip Kaufman was born on 23 October 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
What films has Philip Kaufman directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 4 of them: The Wanderers (1979), The Right Stuff (1983), The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) and Quills (2000).
What awards has Philip Kaufman won?
BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (1989), Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1990), Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation (1982) and National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director.
Search every frame of Philip Kaufman’s films
All 179 indexed frames from 4 films directed by Philip Kaufman — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.