Robert Altman
Film director · 15 films (1970–1993)
Robert Altman is a director whose work here spans Brewster McCloud (1970) to Short Cuts (1993), across drama and comedy. 3 of those films were photographed by Vilmos Zsigmond. All 878 frames from 15 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Robert Bernard Altman was an American film director and screenwriter known for making films that are highly naturalistic, but with a stylized perspective. In 2006, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognized his body of work with an Academy Honorary Award.
Born 20 February 1925 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA · died 20 November 2006
Directing style
Altman’s visual approach relies heavily on eye-level medium shots and wide compositions, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate characters within crowded or complex frames. His scenes are frequently set at night or within interiors, illuminated by practical fixtures, direct sunlight, and window light to maintain a naturalistic feel. The color palette favors deep, dark blues and earthy browns punctuated by muted reds and forest greens, reinforcing the tense, lonely, and occasionally ominous atmosphere of his dramas and comedies.
Awards
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 1993
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series · 1989
- Academy Honorary Award · 2006
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- National Board of Review Award for Best Film
Films directed by Robert Altman
Brewster McCloud (1970)
MASH (1970)
McCabe & Mrs.Miller (1971)
Images (1972)
The Long Goodbye (1973)
California Split (1974)
Thieves Like Us (1974)
Nashville (1975)
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull’s History Lesson (1976)
3 Women (1977)
Quintet (1979)
Popeye (1980)
Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982)
Short Cuts (1993)
A Prairie Home Companion
About Robert Altman
When was Robert Altman born?
Robert Altman was born on 20 February 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA and died on 20 November 2006.
What films has Robert Altman directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 15 of them: Brewster McCloud (1970), MASH (1970), McCabe & Mrs.Miller (1971), Images (1972), The Long Goodbye (1973), California Split (1974), Thieves Like Us (1974) and Nashville (1975) and more.
What awards has Robert Altman won?
BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1993), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (1989), Academy Honorary Award (2006) and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Search every frame of Robert Altman’s films
All 878 indexed frames from 15 films directed by Robert Altman — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.