American film director, producer, screenwriter, and photographer. He is frequently cited as one of the greatest filmmakers 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 humor, unique cinematography, extensive set designs, and evocative use of music.
Some of his most notably works:
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Kubrick's masterpiece. 2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick. The film, which follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL after the discovery of an alien monolith affecting human evolution, deals with themes of existentialism, human evolution, technology, artificial intelligence, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
The Shinning (1980)
The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. The film is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd. The film is widely considered one of the greatest horror films ever made and a staple of pop culture.