Thursday, 18 January 2018

Iconic Directors

Fritz Lang



Fritz Lang created Metropolis in 1927. This was the first film in the science fiction genre and set the foundation for science fiction films to come.  Metropolis is set in a futuristic urban dystopia and follows the attempts of Freder to overcome the vast gulf separating the classes of their city. The film features many of the conventions seen in dystopian films today.






Stanley Kubrick


Kubrick has created many iconic films including The Shining and Eyes Wide Shut. However his adaptation of A Clockwork Orange is iconic within the dystopian genre. He created a dystopian future in Britain with artificial lakes and elevated walkways. The film explores free will within humanity. He is frequently cited as one of the greatest and most influential directors in cinematic history. His films, which are mostly adaptations of novels or short stories, cover a wide range of genres, and are noted for their realism, dark humour and unique cinematography.

Ridley Scott


Ridley Scott has created many iconic science fiction films one of which was Alien. However Blade Runner has set him apart as an iconic dystopian film director. The film examines the impact of technology on human society and existence.  This film was the first to incorporate conventions from film noir, its dark style and futuristic design influenced films, television and video games to come.Scott's work has an atmospheric, highly concentrated visual style. Though his films range widely in setting and period, they frequently showcase memorable imagery of urban environments.



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