Kubrick is the director other directors study frame by frame. He worked slowly, controlled every detail and shot some scenes dozens of times, but the results became landmarks in almost every genre. War, horror, science fiction, satire and period drama all bent to his cool, precise vision. Films like 2001: A Space Odyssey changed what audiences thought cinema could be. His reputation for perfectionism is legendary, and so is his influence.
Key Milestones
1957: Paths of Glory – anti-war classic
1960: Spartacus – Hollywood epic
1964: Dr. Strangelove – Cold War satire
1968: 2001: A Space Odyssey – science-fiction landmark
Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was an American filmmaker and photographer. A prominent figure of the New Hollywood era, Kubrick is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers.
