Stanley Kubrick
- Born:
- July 26, 1928, New York City, New York, USA
- Died:
- March 7, 1999, Childwickbury Manor, Hertfordshire, England
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Photographer
Early Life and Education
- Born to Jewish parents, Jacob and Sadie Kubrick.
- Raised in the Bronx, New York City.
- Showed early interest in photography and chess.
- Attended Taft High School but was a mediocre student, graduating in 1945.
Career and Major Achievements
- Began his career as a photographer for Look magazine in the late 1940s.
- Transitioned to filmmaking with early short films.
- Gained international recognition for his meticulous filmmaking style and innovative techniques.
- Known for his control over nearly every aspect of his films, from script to editing.
- Received numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Notable Works
Stanley Kubrick directed a relatively small number of films, but each one is meticulously crafted and highly influential. This section provides details on his feature films, noting where the analysis of the works falls under the category of 'mediometraggio stanley kubrick biography' within film criticism due to their complexity and richness in thematic details.
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Fear and Desire | Early film, Kubrick disowned it later in his career. |
| 1955 | Killer's Kiss | Noir thriller. |
| 1956 | The Killing | Heist film. |
| 1957 | Paths of Glory | Anti-war film. |
| 1960 | Spartacus | Historical drama. |
| 1962 | Lolita | Controversial adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel. |
| 1964 | Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb | Satirical black comedy. |
| 1968 | 2001: A Space Odyssey | Science fiction epic. |
| 1971 | A Clockwork Orange | Dystopian crime film. |
| 1975 | Barry Lyndon | Historical drama. |
| 1980 | The Shining | Horror film. |
| 1987 | Full Metal Jacket | War film. |
| 1999 | Eyes Wide Shut | Erotic psychological drama, released posthumously. |
Legacy and Impact
Stanley Kubrick is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of all time. His innovative techniques, meticulous attention to detail, and willingness to explore complex themes have had a lasting impact on cinema.