Roman Polanski
Film director · 9 films (1962–2002)
Roman Polanski is a director whose work here spans Knife In The Water (1962) to The Pianist (2002), across drama and thriller. 3 of those films were photographed by Gilbert Taylor. All 532 frames from 9 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Roman Polański is a Polish-French film director, producer, writer and actor. Born in Paris to Polish parents, Polański relocated with his family to Poland in 1937.
Born 18 August 1933 · Paris, France
Directing style
Polanski constructs his psychological tension primarily through eye-level medium shots and closeups, trapping characters within intimate, claustrophobic frames. He favors a shallow depth of field that isolates subjects against their surroundings, utilizing natural day and night lighting from windows, practical fixtures, and direct sunlight to illuminate interior and exterior spaces almost equally. The visual atmosphere is defined by a stark palette, leaning heavily on monochrome or cool, desaturated tones alongside deep, heavy shadows and muted earth tones.
Awards
- Academy Award for Best Director · 2003
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 2003
- BAFTA Award for Best Direction · 1975
- Silver Bear for Best Director · 2010
- César Award for Best Adaptation · 2020
- César Award for Best Director · 2020
- César Award for Best Director · 2014
- César Award for Best Director · 2011
- César Award for Best Director · 2003
- César Award for Best Director · 1980
- Commander of the Legion of Honour
- Honorary Lumière Award · 2011
Films directed by Roman Polanski
About Roman Polanski
When was Roman Polanski born?
Roman Polanski was born on 18 August 1933 in Paris, France.
What films has Roman Polanski directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 9 of them: Knife In The Water (1962), Repulsion (1965), Cul-de-sac (1966), The Fearless Vampire Killers (1967), Rosemary’s Baby (1968), Macbeth (1971), Chinatown (1974) and The Tenant (1976) and more.
What awards has Roman Polanski won?
Academy Award for Best Director (2003), BAFTA Award for Best Direction (2003), BAFTA Award for Best Direction (1975) and Silver Bear for Best Director (2010).
Search every frame of Roman Polanski’s films
All 532 indexed frames from 9 films directed by Roman Polanski — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.