Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick (July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) was an American-born British filmmaker whose work is widely regarded as among the most influential in the history of cinema. Born in New York City to Jewish immigrant parents, he later settled in the United Kingdom and became a British citizen. Kubrick was known for meticulous planning, long preproduction, and a demand for technical and artistic control over his films. His style combined precise mise-en-scène, innovative photography, and a willingness to tackle controversial or challenging subjects, often exploring war, power, sexuality, and the limits of human judgment.

His notable films span genres and decades, including Dr. Strangelove (1964), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Barry Lyndon (1975), The Shining (1980), Full Metal Jacket (1987), and Eyes Wide Shut (1999). He frequently collaborated with leading actors, writers, editors, and designers, and he advanced cinematographic techniques such as new lighting, lenses, and movement, as well as pioneering use of visual effects and music.

Kubrick's reputation grew after his death, with ongoing influence on filmmakers and film scholarship. He received an Academy Honorary Award in 1997 and is widely honored by film institutions for his contributions to the art and craft of cinema. Kubrick died in 1999 in Hertfordshire, England.