4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Joseph Losey Edition


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films is all about letting the visuals do the talking.

115 years ago, on this date, director Joseph Losey was born in Wisconsin.  Losey began his film career in the United States before exiling himself to Europe during the McCarthy era.  Losey was a director who worked in all genres, usually bringing a political subtext to most of his films.  Today, Losey is perhaps best remembered for his collaborations with playwright and screenwriter Harold Pinter.

In honor of Joseph Losey, here are….

4 Shots From 4 Joseph Losey Films

The Boy With Green Hair (1948, dir by Joseph Losey, DP: George Barnes)

The Servant (1963, dir by Joseph Losey, DP: Douglas Slocombe)

Boom! (1968, dir by Joseph Losey, DP: Douglas Slocombe)

The Assassination of Trotsky (1972, dir by Joseph Losey, DP: Pasqualino De Santis)