Stanley Kubrick came from a background in photography in his teens and became a film director in his early 20s, allowing him to take on multiple roles in filmmaking. As a result, he was not only a director but also a cinematographer, writer, and editor for his films. His films oozed with his unique, confronting style through every aspect and were relentlessly satirical with vivid visuals that provoked viewers through bold colors and framing, creating a richly distinctive experience.

1. Stanley Kubrick

2. Stanley Kubrick, though not unique in this respect, is
special in that he came from a background of
photography in his teens to become a film director in his
early 20s. As a result, he was not only a director, but also
a cinematographer – frequently frustrating actual
cinematographers working under him in that they didn’t
get to do any work -, as well as a writer and even an
editor. His films are, consequently, truly his: oozing with
his unique, confronting style in every possible way. This
films are relentlessly satirical, with visuals that are larger
than life in a way that is quite different to the high budget
Hollywood style of flashiness for the sake of
entertainment. Kubrick used bold, almost unnatural
colours and framing to provoke the viewer, creating a
richly distinctive and evocative experience.