Tacita Dean
Directing · Editor · Producer · Director of Photography
Born Jan 1, 1965 · Canterbury, Kent, England
Active 1992–present · Awards: Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Aachen Art Prize, Hugo Boss Prize, Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Cherry Kearton Medal and Award
Tacita Dean is best known for her work in 16mm film, although she utilises a variety of media including drawing, photography and sound. Her films often employ long takes and steady camera angles to create a contemplative atmosphere.
Filmography
One Hundred and Fifty Years of Painting — Director · EditorSidney Felsen Decorates an Envelope (2026) — DirectorCraneway Event (2009) — Producer · Editor · DirectorThe Green Ray (2001) — Narrator · DirectorFernsehturm (2001) — DirectorFilm (2011) — DirectorDisappearance at Sea (1996) — Editor · Producer · Director of Photography · Executive Producer · DirectorSound Mirrors (1999) — DirectorJG (2013) — DirectorAntigone (2018) — DirectorEdwin Parker (2011) — Editor · DirectorKodak (2006) — DirectorThe Uncles (2004) — Editor · DirectorFata Morgana (2022) — DirectorBanewl (1999) — DirectorEvent for a Stage (2015) — DirectorParadise (2021) — DirectorA Bag of Air (1995) — DirectorThe Story of Beard (1992) — DirectorNoir et Blanc (2006) — DirectorHow to Put a Boat in a Bottle (1995) — DirectorThe Martyrdom of St. Agatha (in several parts) (1994) — DirectorGirl Stowaway (1994) — DirectorBubble House (1999) — Director