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Bernard Rose

Directing Born Aug 4, 1960 London, England, UK 82 credits
82
Total Credits
1971–2025
55 Years Career Span
23
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bernard Rose is an English filmmaker and screenwriter. He is considered a pioneer of digital filmmaking. Born in London, England, on August 4, 1960, Rose is known for directing a range of films, including horror movies, historical romances, and independent dramas. He has been nominated for several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director and the John Cassavetes Award. Rose has frequently cast actors Danny Huston and Tony Todd in his films. He has also directed music videos and has been nominated for the Grand Prix des Amériques and the Venice Horizons Prize. Rose has directed over 40 films and television shows throughout his career.

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Career

Career overview

Bernard Rose is an English filmmaker and screenwriter. He has directed a variety of films, including horror movies, historical romances, and independent dramas. Rose is considered a pioneer of digital filmmaking.

Rose's known credits include directing films such as Paperhouse, Candyman, Immortal Beloved, Anna Karenina, and Ivans xtc. He has been nominated for several awards, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director and the John Cassavetes Award, as well as the Grand Prix des Amériques and the Venice Horizons Prize.

In addition to his film work, Rose has also directed music videos, including projects for UB40 and Frankie Goes to Hollywood, which he directed in the 1980s. He has frequently collaborated with actors Danny Huston and Tony Todd in his films. Rose's work spans multiple genres and has been recognized with several award nominations.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999
In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994
Candyman · Original Film WriterBehind the MonstersTraveling Light · DirectorTraveling Light · WriterTraveling Light · Producer
Danse ProfaneDanse Profane · DirectorSamurai Marathon · DirectorSamurai Marathon · Screenplay
The Hurdy Gurdy Man · EditorThe Hurdy Gurdy Man · DirectorThe Hurdy Gurdy Man · Writer
Frankenstein · WriterFrankenstein · DirectorNicolas Roeg: It's About Time...
The Devil's Violinist · DirectorThe Devil's Violinist · WriterThe Devil's Violinist · Director of PhotographySx_Tape · DirectorSx_Tape · Director of Photography
Boxing Day · DirectorBoxing Day · ScreenplayBoxing Day · EditorBoxing Day · Director of PhotographyBoxing Day · Original Music Composer
Mr. Nice · DirectorMr. Nice · ScreenplayMr. Nice · EditorMr. Nice · Director of Photography
The Kreutzer Sonata · DirectorThe Kreutzer Sonata · ScreenplayThe Kreutzer Sonata · Director of PhotographyThe Kreutzer Sonata · EditorDerek · Director
The Dark Side of Porn: Does Snuff Exist?
The Dark Side of PornSnuff-Movie · DirectorSnuff-Movie · WriterSnuff-Movie · Director of Photography
Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos
ivans xtc. · Directorivans xtc. · Screenplayivans xtc. · Director of Photographyivans xtc. · EditorFrankie Goes To Hollywood: Hard On · Director
Anna Karenina · DirectorAnna Karenina · Screenplay
Immortal BelovedImmortal Beloved · DirectorImmortal Beloved · Writer
Army of DarknessHBO First LookCandymanCandyman · Art DirectionCandyman · Director
Wedding Anniversary · Director
Chicago Joe and the Showgirl · DirectorJimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards) · Director
Paperhouse · Director
Body Contact · Director
Smart Money · Director
Looking at Alice · DirectorLooking at Alice · EditorLooking at Alice · Writer
The Wreckers · Director
A Bomb with No Name On It · Director
Film '72

Full Filmography

82 titles
  • In Search of Darkness: 1995-1999 (2025) as Self
  • In Search of Darkness: 1990-1994 (2024) as Self
  • Candyman (2021) Original Film Writer
  • Behind the Monsters (2021) as Self
  • Traveling Light (2021) Director
  • Traveling Light (2021) Writer
  • Traveling Light (2021) Producer
  • Danse Profane (2019) as Self
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  • Danse Profane (2019) Director
  • Samurai Marathon (2019) Director
  • Samurai Marathon (2019) Screenplay
  • The Hurdy Gurdy Man (2018) Editor
  • The Hurdy Gurdy Man (2018) Director
  • The Hurdy Gurdy Man (2018) Writer
  • Frankenstein (2015) Writer
  • Frankenstein (2015) Director
  • Nicolas Roeg: It's About Time... (2015) as Self
  • The Devil's Violinist (2013) Director
  • The Devil's Violinist (2013) Writer
  • The Devil's Violinist (2013) Director of Photography
  • Sx_Tape (2013) Director
  • Sx_Tape (2013) Director of Photography
  • Sx_Tape (2013) Editor
  • Boxing Day (2012) Director
  • Boxing Day (2012) Screenplay
  • Boxing Day (2012) Editor
  • Boxing Day (2012) Director of Photography
  • Boxing Day (2012) Original Music Composer
  • 2 Jacks (2012) Director
  • 2 Jacks (2012) Screenplay
  • 2 Jacks (2012) Cinematography
  • Mr. Nice (2010) Director
  • Mr. Nice (2010) Screenplay
  • Mr. Nice (2010) Editor
  • Mr. Nice (2010) Director of Photography
  • The Kreutzer Sonata (2008) Director
  • The Kreutzer Sonata (2008) Screenplay
  • The Kreutzer Sonata (2008) Director of Photography
  • The Kreutzer Sonata (2008) Editor
  • Derek (2008) Director
  • The Dark Side of Porn: Does Snuff Exist? (2006) as Self
  • The Dark Side of Porn (2005) as Self
  • Snuff-Movie (2005) Director
  • Snuff-Movie (2005) Writer
  • Snuff-Movie (2005) Director of Photography
  • Sweets to the Sweet: The 'Candyman' Mythos (2004) as Self
  • ivans xtc. (2000) Director
  • ivans xtc. (2000) Screenplay
  • ivans xtc. (2000) Director of Photography
  • ivans xtc. (2000) Editor
  • Frankie Goes To Hollywood: Hard On (2000) Director
  • Anna Karenina (1997) Director
  • Anna Karenina (1997) Screenplay
  • Immortal Beloved (1994) as Elector Max Friedrich
  • Immortal Beloved (1994) Director
  • Immortal Beloved (1994) Writer
  • Army of Darkness (1992) as Fake Shemp
  • HBO First Look (1992) as Self
  • Candyman (1992) as Archie Walsh
  • Candyman (1992) Art Direction
  • Candyman (1992) Director
  • Candyman (1992) Writer
  • Inside Out 4 (1992) as Stanley (segment "Motivation")
  • Inside Out 4 (1992) Director
  • Inside Out 4 (1992) Writer
  • Inside Out 3 (1992) Director
  • Inside Out 3 (1992) Writer
  • Inside Out 2 (1992) Original Music Composer
  • Wedding Anniversary (1991) Director
  • Chicago Joe and the Showgirl (1990) Director
  • Jimmy Somerville: The Video Collection 1984/1990 (Featuring Bronski Beat and The Communards) (1990) Director
  • Paperhouse (1988) Director
  • Body Contact (1987) Director
  • Smart Money (1986) Director
  • Looking at Alice (1977) Director
  • Looking at Alice (1977) Editor
  • Looking at Alice (1977) Writer
  • The Wreckers (1976) Director
  • A Bomb with No Name On It (1975) Director
  • Film '72 (1971) as Self
  • Lear Rex Director
  • Lear Rex Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bernard Rose best known for?

Bernard Rose is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Candyman (2021), Frankenstein (2015), Frankenstein (2015), Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007).

When and where was Bernard Rose born?

Bernard Rose was born on August 4, 1960 in London, England, UK.

How many credits does Bernard Rose have?

Bernard Rose has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.

What is Bernard Rose's background in cinema and television?

Bernard Rose is an English filmmaker and screenwriter. He is considered a pioneer of digital filmmaking. Born in London, England, on August 4, 1960, Rose is known for directing a range of films, including horror movies, historical romances, and independent dramas. He has been nominated for several awards, including the...

Bernard Rose by the numbers

82credits
78films
4TV series
1971–2025active years

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