Tom Tykwer
Film director · 6 films (1998–2012)
Tom Tykwer is a director whose work here spans Run Lola Run (1998) to Cloud Atlas (2012), across drama and action. 6 of those films were photographed by Frank Griebe. All 270 frames from 6 films are indexed here, searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, colour and mood.
Tom Tykwer is a German film director, screenwriter, and composer. He is best known internationally for directing Run Lola Run (1998), Heaven (2002), Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), and The International (2009).
Born 23 May 1965 · Wuppertal, Germany
Directing style
Tykwer builds his dramatic, tense, and lonely atmospheres through eye-level framing, utilizing a balanced mix of medium shots, wide compositions, and close-ups that transition seamlessly between shallow and deep focus. His lighting relies heavily on natural daylight, windows, and practical sources—including fluorescent fixtures—to illuminate a mix of interior and exterior spaces across day and night settings. The visual palette is defined by cool, desaturated color grades dominated by muted slates, earthy browns, and dark, stony grays.
Awards
- Herbert Strate Award · 2005
- Deutscher Fernsehpreis/Best Music
- German Film Award
Films directed by Tom Tykwer
About Tom Tykwer
When was Tom Tykwer born?
Tom Tykwer was born on 23 May 1965 in Wuppertal, Germany.
What films has Tom Tykwer directed?
FrameThrower holds stills from 6 of them: Run Lola Run (1998), Paris, Je T’Aime (2006), Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), The International (2009), Cloud Atlas (2012) and A Hologram for the King.
What awards has Tom Tykwer won?
Herbert Strate Award (2005), Deutscher Fernsehpreis/Best Music and German Film Award.
Search every frame of Tom Tykwer’s films
All 270 indexed frames from 6 films directed by Tom Tykwer — searchable by lighting, lens, shot size, mood or plain language.