Director
Mark Cousins
- Born: 17 March 1965, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
- Estimated net worth: $3 million
Mark Cousins is a renowned film director and critic known for his documentary work. He gained significant recognition for his film 'The Story of Film: An Odyssey' and its sequel 'The Story of Film: A New Generation.' His style is characterized by insightful…
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About Mark Cousins
Mark Cousins is a renowned film director and critic known for his documentary work. He gained significant recognition for his film 'The Story of Film: An Odyssey' and its sequel 'The Story of Film: A New Generation.' His style is characterized by insightful commentary on cinema history and culture, appealing to both cinephiles and general audiences.
- Born
- 17 March 1965, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
- Known for
- Directing
- Height
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Children
- 1 child, name not publicly known
- Estimated net worth
- $3 million
Fun facts about Mark Cousins
- Mark Cousins has a unique approach to film criticism, often blending personal stories with historical analysis.
- He has directed several films that explore the relationship between cinema and society, showcasing his passion for storytelling.
Famous Mark Cousins quotes
“The cinema is a place of imagination.”
“Film is a way to understand the world.”
“Every film has a story to tell.”
Mark Cousins filmography
Cast (31)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Joie de vivre Movie | Self | |
| 2024 | A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Movie | Self | 7.5 |
| 2023 | The Complete Story of Film Movie | Narrator | 8.0 |
| 2023 | My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock Movie | Self (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2023 | Cannes Uncut Movie | Self | 5.4 |
| 2022 | The March on Rome Movie | Self - Narrator (voice) | 6.5 |
| 2021 | The Story of Film: A New Generation Movie | Narrator | 7.4 |
| 2021 | The Storms of Jeremy Thomas Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2021 | The Flowers the Fish and the Cockerel Movie | Self | |
| 2021 | The Story of Looking Movie | Self | 5.6 |
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Crew (94)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Hearth Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2024 | A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2024 | A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2024 | A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 7.5 |
| 2023 | Cinema Has Been My True Love: The Work and Times of Lynda Myles Movie | Director · Directing |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Complete Story of Film Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2023 | My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 2023 | My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 2022 | The March on Rome Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 2022 | The March on Rome Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 6.5 |
| 2022 | The March on Rome Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2022 | The March on Rome Movie | Screenstory · Writing | 6.5 |
| 2022 | The Ballad of a Great Disordered Heart Movie | Creator · Crew | |
| 2021 | The Story of Film: A New Generation Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.4 |
| 2021 | The Story of Film: A New Generation Movie | Director · Directing | 7.4 |
| 2021 | The Storms of Jeremy Thomas Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.5 |
| 2021 | The Storms of Jeremy Thomas Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 5.5 |
| 2021 | The Storms of Jeremy Thomas Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 2021 | The Story of Looking Movie | Book · Writing | 5.6 |
| 2021 | The Story of Looking Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 5.6 |
| 2021 | The Story of Looking Movie | Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2021 | Dear Paul Schrader, Thank You for Light Sleeper Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2020 | Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema TV | Director · Directing | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema TV | Creator · Creator | 7.0 |
| 2020 | Women Make Film: A New Road Movie Through Cinema TV | Writer · Writing | 7.0 |
| 2020 | 40 Days to Learn Film Movie | Editor · Editing | 5.0 |
| 2020 | 40 Days to Learn Film Movie | Director · Directing | 5.0 |
| 2020 | 40 Days to Learn Film Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.0 |
| 2020 | Alexander's Film Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2019 | You With Your Fresh Thoughts Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2018 | The Eyes of Orson Welles Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.9 |
| 2018 | The Eyes of Orson Welles Movie | Director · Directing | 6.9 |
| 2018 | The Eyes of Orson Welles Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 6.9 |
| 2018 | Storm in My Heart Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2016 | Stockholm, My Love Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Stockholm, My Love Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Stockholm, My Love Movie | Cinematography · Crew | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Stockholm, My Love Movie | Screenplay · Writing | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Antonia Bird: From EastEnders to Hollywood Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2016 | I Am Belfast Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.6 |
| 2016 | I Am Belfast Movie | Director · Directing | 6.6 |
| 2016 | Eisenstein on Lawrence Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Eisenstein on Lawrence Movie | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 2016 | Bigger Than The Shining Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2015 | Your Eyes Flash Solemnly with Hate Movie | Writer · Writing | 2.0 |
| 2015 | Your Eyes Flash Solemnly with Hate Movie | Director · Directing | 2.0 |
| 2015 | Atomic: Living in Dread and Promise Movie | Director · Directing | 6.7 |
| 2014 | 6 Desires Movie | Cinematography · Crew | 7.5 |
| 2014 | 6 Desires Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2014 | 6 Desires Movie | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2014 | The Film That Buys the Cinema Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2014 | The Place Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2014 | The Place Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2014 | Life May Be Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.6 |
| 2014 | Life May Be Movie | Director · Directing | 5.6 |
| 2014 | But Then Again, Too Few to Mention Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2013 | Apollo: First War Cinema Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.5 |
| 2013 | Here Be Dragons Movie | Writer · Writing | 5.7 |
| 2013 | Here Be Dragons Movie | Director · Directing | 5.7 |
| 2013 | A Story of Children and Film Movie | Director · Directing | 7.1 |
| 2013 | A Story of Children and Film Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.1 |
| 2012 | What Is This Film Called Love? Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.2 |
| 2012 | What Is This Film Called Love? Movie | Director · Directing | 6.2 |
| 2011 | 60 Seconds of Solitude in Year Zero Movie | Director · Directing | 4.2 |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odyssey TV | Creator · Creator | 7.7 |
| 2011 | The Story of Film: An Odyssey TV | Director · Directing | 7.7 |
| 2009 | The First Movie Movie | Director of Photography · Camera | 7.3 |
| 2009 | The First Movie Movie | Writer · Writing | 7.3 |
| 2009 | The First Movie Movie | Director · Directing | 7.3 |
| 2008 | First Impressions Movie | Writer · Writing | |
| 2008 | First Impressions Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2008 | The New Ten Commandments Movie | Director · Directing | 8.7 |
| 2005 | Cinema Iran Movie | Director · Directing | 5.5 |
| 2005 | On the Road with Kiarostami Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2005 | Faith Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 9.0 |
| 2004 | The Atomists Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 1997 | Pulp Fact Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1997 | Scene by Scene TV | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Scene by Scene TV | Creator · Creator | 6.0 |
| 1997 | Scene by Scene TV | Director · Directing | 6.0 |
| 1996 | I Remember IKWIG Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1996 | Ian Hamilton Finlay: In a Wee Way Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1994 | I Know Where I'm Going! Revisited Movie | Director · Directing | 6.5 |
| 1993 | Another Journey By Train Movie | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 1993 | Another Journey By Train Movie | Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 1990 | Gulf War: Scottish Eye Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 1990 | Dear Mr Gorbachev Movie | Assistant Director · Directing | |
| 1990 | Viewpoint '90 TV | Assistant Director · Directing | |
| 1988 | Moviedrome TV | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Moviedrome TV | Creator · Creator | 6.0 |
| TBA | The Story of Documentary Film TV | Director · Directing | |
| TBA | The Story of Documentary Film TV | Writer · Writing | |
| TBA | The Story of Documentary Film TV | Director of Photography · Camera | |
| TBA | The Story of Documentary Film TV | Creator · Creator |
Latest releases
- Joie de vivre2026
- A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things2024 / TMDB 7.5
- The Complete Story of Film2023 / TMDB 8.0
- My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock2023 / TMDB 6.8
- Cannes Uncut2023 / TMDB 5.4
- The March on Rome2022 / TMDB 6.5
Questions about Mark Cousins
What are some highlights of Mark Cousins' career?
Mark Cousins is known for his unique documentaries, particularly 'The Story of Film: An Odyssey' and 'The Story of Film: A New Generation,' which explore the evolution of cinema.
Has Mark Cousins won any awards?
Yes, Mark Cousins has received several accolades for his work, including the Best Documentary award at various film festivals for 'The Story of Film: An Odyssey.'
What was Mark Cousins' first film?
Mark Cousins' first film as a director was 'The First Movie' released in 2009, which reflects on the impact of cinema on children in a Kurdish village.
What are Mark Cousins' most successful films?
His most successful films include 'The Story of Film: An Odyssey' and 'The Story of Film: A New Generation,' which have been critically acclaimed and widely viewed.
What is known about Mark Cousins' personal life?
Mark Cousins tends to keep his personal life private, but he is known to have one child and is passionate about film and storytelling.
What is Mark Cousins' estimated net worth?
Mark Cousins' estimated net worth is approximately $3 million, primarily from his work in film directing and criticism.
Can you name a milestone in Mark Cousins' filmography?
A significant milestone in Mark Cousins' filmography is the release of 'The Story of Film: An Odyssey' in 2011, which established him as a prominent voice in film criticism.
What is the focus of Mark Cousins' documentaries?
Mark Cousins' documentaries often focus on the history and impact of cinema, exploring how films reflect and shape cultural narratives.