Robert Rodriguez
Film director · 6 films (1996–2023) · also 4 films as cinematographer
Robert Rodriguez is a director whose work here spans From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) to Hypnotic (2023), across thriller and action. 4 of those films were photographed by Robert Rodriguez. The work runs nocturnal — 62% of frames across the 6 films indexed here, against 43% library-wide. All 469 frames from 6 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Robert Anthony Rodriguez is an American filmmaker, composer, and visual effects supervisor. He shoots, edits, produces, and scores many of his films in Mexico and in his home state of Texas.
Born 20 June 1968 · San Antonio, Texas, USA
Directing style
Robert Rodriguez constructs tense, ominous thrillers and action sequences primarily within dark, night-time interiors, utilizing a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects in medium shots and closeups framed at eye level. His lighting relies heavily on practical sources, casting high-contrast illumination across a visual style defined by stark black-and-white or cool, desaturated color grades. This aesthetic is punctuated by a dirty, earth-toned palette of deep browns, muted golds, and charcoal grays, accented by sudden, violent shocks of blood red and burnt orange.
Awards
- Cannes Film Festival
- Golden Bear · 1999
- Film Independent Spirit Awards
- CST Award of the Technical Artist · 2005
- Sundance Audience Award: U.S. Dramatic · 1993
- Satellite Awards
- ALMA Award
Films directed by Robert Rodriguez
About Robert Rodriguez
When was Robert Rodriguez born?
Robert Rodriguez was born on 20 June 1968 in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
What films has Robert Rodriguez directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 6 of them: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Sin City (2005), Planet Terror (2007), Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014), Hypnotic (2023) and Alita: Battle Angel.
What awards has Robert Rodriguez won?
Cannes Film Festival, Golden Bear (1999), Film Independent Spirit Awards and CST Award of the Technical Artist (2005).
Search every frame of Robert Rodriguez’s films
All 469 indexed frames from 6 films directed by Robert Rodriguez — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.