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Freddie Young is a Director, Director of Photography and Cinematography British born on 9 october 1902 at London (United-kingdom)
Freddie Young OBE, BSC (9 October 1902 - 1 December 1998), (sometimes credited as Frederick A. Young) was one of Britain's most distinguished and influential cinematographers. He is probably best known for his work on David Lean's films Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Doctor Zhivago (1965) and Ryan's Daughter (1970), all three of which won him Academy Awards for best cinematography.
He was also director of photography on more than 130 films, including many other notable productions, such as Goodbye, Mr Chips (1939), 49th Parallel (1941), Lust for Life (1956), The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958), Lord Jim (1965), Battle of Britain (1969), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), and the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967). He was also the first British cinematographer to film in CinemaScope.
In 2003, a survey conducted by the International Cinematographers Guild placed Young among the ten most influential cinematographers in history.
He was awarded The Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship (HonFRPS) in recognition of a sustained, significant contribution to the art of photography in 1996/7.
Au cours de sa longue carrière, de 1922 à 1984, il contribue à plus de cent-vingt films — britanniques majoritairement, mais également américains, sans compter plusieurs coproductions.
Il travaille ainsi aux côtés du réalisateur David Lean sur Lawrence d'Arabie (1962), Le Docteur Jivago (1965) et La Fille de Ryan (1970), films grâce auxquels il gagne trois fois l'Oscar de la meilleure photographie. Outre deux autres nominations à cet Oscar, il reçoit aussi quatre nominations au British Academy Film Award de la meilleure photographie, entre autres pour Lord Jim (1965) de Richard Brooks et La Fille de Ryan.
Parmi les autres réalisateurs qu'il côtoie, on peut citer entre autres George Cukor (La Croisée des destins en 1956), John Ford (Mogambo en 1953), Lewis Gilbert (On ne vit que deux fois en 1967), Michael Powell (49e Parallèle en 1941) et Richard Thorpe (Ivanhoé en 1952).
À la télévision, Freddie Young contribue à cinq téléfilms comme directeur de la photographie entre 1970 et 1980 et à un seul comme réalisateur en 1984.
On lui doit un livre sur la technique photographique au cinéma, publié en 1972, et une autobiographie publiée en 1999, peu après sa mort survenue fin 1998, à 96 ans.
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Birth name Frederick Archibald Young
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 9 october 1902 at London (United-kingdom)
Death 1 december 1998 (at 96 years) at London (United-kingdom)
Awards Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Academy Award for Best Cinematography
Nationality United-kingdom
Birth 9 october 1902 at London (United-kingdom)
Death 1 december 1998 (at 96 years) at London (United-kingdom)
Awards Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Academy Award for Best Cinematography
He was also director of photography on more than 130 films, including many other notable productions, such as Goodbye, Mr Chips (1939), 49th Parallel (1941), Lust for Life (1956), The Inn of the Sixth Happiness (1958), Lord Jim (1965), Battle of Britain (1969), Nicholas and Alexandra (1971), and the James Bond film You Only Live Twice (1967). He was also the first British cinematographer to film in CinemaScope.
In 2003, a survey conducted by the International Cinematographers Guild placed Young among the ten most influential cinematographers in history.
He was awarded The Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship (HonFRPS) in recognition of a sustained, significant contribution to the art of photography in 1996/7.
Biography
Freddie Young (le plus souvent crédité sous ce diminutif) débute au cinéma en 1922 comme deuxième assistant opérateur, puis devient chef opérateur en 1928. Il entame avec le réalisateur Herbert Wilcox une collaboration qui se poursuit jusqu'en 1939, année où sort un de ses films les plus connus, Au revoir Mr. Chips de Sam Wood.Au cours de sa longue carrière, de 1922 à 1984, il contribue à plus de cent-vingt films — britanniques majoritairement, mais également américains, sans compter plusieurs coproductions.
Il travaille ainsi aux côtés du réalisateur David Lean sur Lawrence d'Arabie (1962), Le Docteur Jivago (1965) et La Fille de Ryan (1970), films grâce auxquels il gagne trois fois l'Oscar de la meilleure photographie. Outre deux autres nominations à cet Oscar, il reçoit aussi quatre nominations au British Academy Film Award de la meilleure photographie, entre autres pour Lord Jim (1965) de Richard Brooks et La Fille de Ryan.
Parmi les autres réalisateurs qu'il côtoie, on peut citer entre autres George Cukor (La Croisée des destins en 1956), John Ford (Mogambo en 1953), Lewis Gilbert (On ne vit que deux fois en 1967), Michael Powell (49e Parallèle en 1941) et Richard Thorpe (Ivanhoé en 1952).
À la télévision, Freddie Young contribue à cinq téléfilms comme directeur de la photographie entre 1970 et 1980 et à un seul comme réalisateur en 1984.
On lui doit un livre sur la technique photographique au cinéma, publié en 1972, et une autobiographie publiée en 1999, peu après sa mort survenue fin 1998, à 96 ans.
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Invitation to the Dance (1956)
, 1h33Directed by Gene Kelly, Freddie Young
Origin USA
Genres Musical theatre, Fantasy, Musical, Animation
Themes Dance films, Films about music and musicians, Musical films
Actors Gene Kelly, Tommy Rall, André Previn, Belita, Carol Haney
Rating63%
The first segment, "Circus", set to original music composed for the film by Jacques Ibert, is a tragic love triangle set in a mythical land sometime in the past. Kelly plays a clown, who is in love with another circus performer, played by Claire Sombert. She, however, is in love with an Aerialist, played by Youskevitch. The Clown, after entertaining the crowds with the other clowns, sees his love and the Aerialist kiss and wanders into a crowd in shock. That night he watches them dance together, and after the Lady finds him with her shawl, he confesses his love to her. The Aerialist finds them and thinks she has been unfaithful and leaves her. Determined to win her, the Clown tries to walk the Aerialist's tightrope himself, only to fall to his death. Dying, he urges the two lovers to forgive each other.
Cameraman
, 1h42Directed by Stephen Weeks
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Poésie, Adaptation d'un poème
Actors Miles O'Keeffe, Sean Connery, Cyrielle Clair, Trevor Howard, Leigh Lawson, Peter Cushing
Roles Director of Photography
Rating44%
The film begins with a feast in a great hall during winter. The king is ashamed of how comfortable they have all grown to live, and questions the bravery of all knights present. A knight on horseback storms through the door and the crowd falls silent as the knight, all in green and carrying a large axe, walks up to the throne. He asks if any man has enough courage to challenge him to a game. The king shames the knights around the hall for not volunteering, and in an act of showmanship announces he himself shall take the challenge given by the green knight. Finally, a young squire named Gawain speaks up and accepts the challenge in lieu of the king. The knight tells Gawain that he has one chance to behead him, but then the knight gets to return the favor. The king grants Gawain knighthood so that he can fulfill the requirements of the challenge. Gawain beheads the knight but then the knight's torso walks up and grabs the head and puts it back on his body. The crowd is stunned and the knight tells Gawain to kneel so he can make his blow. The knight then pauses and considers that Gawain is merely a boy who has not yet even grown a beard. The knight says he will return in one year, enough for the boy to grow a beard, to claim his side of the bargain. Gawain questions the knight "must I spend the year awaiting death at your hand?".
Rough Cut (1980)
, 1h52Directed by Don Siegel, Robert Ellis Miller, Peter Hunt
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Comedy thriller, Romantic comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime, Romance
Themes Heist films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Burt Reynolds, Lesley-Anne Down, David Niven, Timothy West, Joss Ackland, Patrick Magee
Roles Director of Photography
Rating57%
Jewel thief Jack Rhodes, a.k.a. "Jack of Diamonds," is masterminding a heist of $30 million worth of uncut gems. He also has his eye on lovely Gillian Bromley, who becomes a part of the gang he is forming to pull off the daring robbery. Chief Inspector Cyril Willis from Scotland Yard, however, is blackmailing Gillian, threatening her with prosecution on another theft if she doesn't cooperate in helping him bag the elusive Rhodes, the last jewel in his crown before the Chief Inspector formally retires from duty.
Richard's Things (1980)
Directed by Anthony Harvey
Genres Drama
Actors Liv Ullmann, Amanda Redman, Tim Pigott-Smith, Peter Burton, David Markham, Franco De Rosa
Roles Director of Photography
Rating55%
On the death of the title character Richard, his wife discovers he has had a secret long-term mistress. Despite the initial awkwardness between the two women, they soon begin to bond.
Bloodline (1979)
, 1h52Directed by Terence Young
Origin German
Genres Thriller, Crime
Actors Audrey Hepburn, Ben Gazzara, James Mason, Irène Papas, Claudia Mori, Michelle Phillips
Roles Director of Photography
Rating46%
Sam Roffe, President of Roffe & Sons Pharmaceuticals, dies in what appears to be a climbing accident, leaving his daughter Elizabeth (Audrey Hepburn) a billion-dollar empire. Roffe's board members see an opportunity to settle old scores, jockey for higher position, and reap lucrative profits. However, an investigation into Sam's death discloses that it was a murder and that a power struggle is going on within the company.
Stevie (1978)
, 1h42Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Biography
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Glenda Jackson, Trevor Howard, Mona Washbourne, Alec McCowen
Roles Director of Photography
Rating68%
The Man in the Iron Mask (1977)
, 1h40Directed by Mike Newell
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Swashbuckler, Adventure, Historical
Themes Films about families
Actors Richard Chamberlain, Jenny Agutter, Patrick McGoohan, Ralph Richardson, Ian Holm, Louis Jourdan
Roles Director of Photography
Rating65%
L'adaptation du classique roman d'Alexandre Dumas : la lutte entre deux frères jumeaux pour le bien et le mal : l'un est emprisonné, visage caché dans ce hideux masque de fer alors que l'autre jumeau est l'élégant roi de France Louis XIV.
The Blue Bird (1976)
, 1h39Directed by George Cukor
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Fantastic, Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Films about magic and magicians, Théâtre, Films based on plays, Children's films
Actors Elizabeth Taylor, Jane Fonda, Ava Gardner, Cicely Tyson, Robert Morley, Patsy Kensit
Roles Director of Photography
Rating54%
Mytyl and her brother Tyltyl are peasant children who are led on a quest for the Blue Bird of Happiness by the Queen of Light, who gives them a hat with a magic diamond that allows them to call forth the souls of all things, both living and inanimate. On their journey, they are accompanied by the human personifications of a dog, a cat, water, sugar, bread, milk, light, fire, and the like. They visit the kingdoms of the past and future and the queendoms of night and luxury, at each place absorbing more wisdom. Eventually they discover the blue bird they've been seeking has been in their own backyard all along.
Permission to Kill (1975)
, 1h33Directed by Cyril Frankel
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Adventure, Spy
Themes Spy films
Actors Dirk Bogarde, Ava Gardner, Bekim Fehmiu, Timothy Dalton, Nicole Calfan, Frederic Forrest
Roles Director of Photography
Rating56%
Un agent de renseignement peu recommandable (Dirk Bogarde) complote la chute d'un dirigeant politique du tiers monde (Bekim Fehmiu).
Great Expectations (1974)
, 2h4Directed by Joseph Hardy
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about children
Actors Michael York, Sarah Miles, James Mason, Margaret Leighton, Robert Morley, Anthony Quayle
Roles Director of Photography
Rating60%
Un jour qu’il se rend sur la tombe de ses parents, Pip vient en aide à un évadé en volant de la nourriture chez ses tuteurs. Quelque temps plus tard, le garçon est conduit dans une étrange demeure où le temps semble s’être arrêté. Il y rencontre une sinistre vieille dame et sa jeune protégée, Estella, qui le fascine. Ces événements changeront à jamais la destinée de Pip…
Luther (1974)
, 1h51Directed by Guy Green
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about religion, Films based on plays
Actors Stacy Keach, Julian Glover, Maurice Denham, Judi Dench, Patrick Magee, Hugh Griffith
Roles Director of Photography
Rating64%
The time span covered by the film is 1506–1526: from Luther's completion of his novitiate in the Order of Eremites of St. Augustine in Erfurt to a time just after the birth of his first son Hans (b. June 7, 1526). It is narrated by Julian Glover, who portrays a young knight in the tradition of Ulrich von Hutten and Franz von Sickingen. He takes Luther to task for failing to complete his "revolution" by supporting the peasants in their uprising: "You could have done it, Martin." Luther is confronted in the course of the film six other times, giving him the opportunity to defend himself in his own words. The metaphor of constipation and flatulence is employed to indicate Luther's progression from insecurity to confidence in life.
The Tamarind Seed (1974)
, 1h59Directed by Blake Edwards
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Romance
Themes Spy films, Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films
Actors Julie Andrews, Omar Sharif, Anthony Quayle, Dan O'Herlihy, Sylvia Syms, Oskar Homolka
Roles Director of Photography
Rating63%
An attractive British Home Office assistant named Judith Farrow (Julie Andrews) is on vacation on the Caribbean island of Barbados after ending a failed love affair with married group captain Richard Paterson (David Baron), an important British minister. She meets Feodor Sverdlov (Omar Sharif), a Soviet military attaché who is also on vacation staying in an adjacent bungalow. The two spend time together exploring the island, visiting museums, and going out to dinner. When British intelligence learns that Sverdlov is spending time with the mistress of a British minister, they begin monitoring their actions. Judith and Sverdlov share details about their private lives—about her husband who died in a car crash, her recent unhappy affair, his unhappy marriage, and his disillusion with the Soviet Union. During one of their outings, Judith becomes fascinated by the story of a slave who was hanged from a tamarind tree and how that tree has since borne seeds in the shape of a human head. The skeptical Sverdlov thinks the story is a mere fairy tale. On her way back to London, she opens an envelope he gave her and finds a tamarind seed.
The Asphyx (1973)
, 1h39Origin United-kingdom
Genres Science fiction, Fantasy, Horror
Themes Ghost films
Actors Robert Stephens, Robert Powell, Alex Scott, Jane Lapotaire, Fiona Walker, Terry Scully
Roles Director of Photography
Rating61%
In Victorian England, philanthropic scientist Sir Hugo Cunningham is a part of a parapsychological society that studies psychic phenomena. As part of their latest investigation, the men have begun photographing individuals at the moment of death; done properly, the resultant photo depicts a strange blur hovering around the body. Though the society concludes that they have captured evidence of the soul escaping the body, Cunningham is skeptical.
Nicholas and Alexandra (1971)
, 3h9Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, War, Biography, Historical, Romance
Themes Politique, Political films, Films about capital punishment, Films about royalty
Actors Michael Jayston, Janet Suzman, Roderic Noble, Ania Marson, Lynne Frederick, Candace Glendenning
Roles Director of Photography
Rating71%
The story begins with the birth of Tsarevich Alexei on 12 August 1904 during the Russo-Japanese War. Tsar Nicholas (Michael Jayston) is warned by the Prime Minister Count Witte (Laurence Olivier) and his uncle Grand Duke Nicholas (Harry Andrews) that the war is futile and costing too many lives. They tell him the Russian people want representative government, health care, voting and workers' rights, but Nicholas wants to maintain the autocracy. Meanwhile, underground political parties led by Vladimir Lenin (Michael Bryant), Joseph Stalin (James Hazeldine) and Leon Trotsky (Brian Cox) have formed.
Ryan's Daughter (1970)
, 3h15Directed by David Lean, Charles Frend
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama, Historical, Melodrama, Romance
Themes Films about terrorism, Political films
Actors Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, John Mills, Christopher Jones, Trevor Howard, Leo McKern
Roles Director of Photography
Rating73%
Rosy Ryan (Sarah Miles) is on a cliff high above the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Kirrary, an isolated village on the Dingle Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. A gust of wind takes her parasol over the cliff and down into the ocean, where it lands next to a currach containing Father Hugh Collins (Trevor Howard) and a mentally impaired man named Michael (John Mills) who retrieves the parasol. On the beach, Michael proudly reunites Rosy with her parasol and shows her an enormous, thrashing lobster that he has caught. The townspeople play a vicious game of Keep Away with Michael and the lobster until Father Collins shames them for their abuse.