The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
The Grand Budapest Hotel is a comedy-drama film directed by Wes Anderson. The movie is set in a fictional European country and follows the story of Gustave H (Ralph Fiennes), a concierge at a famous hotel, and his protégé Zero (Tony Revolori). Alexandre Desplat won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work in this movie.
The King’s Speech (2010)
The King’s Speech is a biographical drama film directed by Tom Hooper. The movie is based on the true story of King George VI (Colin Firth) and his struggle with a speech impediment. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Original Score for Alexandre Desplat.
The Shape of Water (2017)
The Shape of Water is a fantasy drama film directed by Guillermo del Toro. The movie is set in the Cold War era and follows the story of a mute janitor (Sally Hawkins) who falls in love with an amphibious creature. Alexandre Desplat won his second Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work in this movie.
The Imitation Game (2014)
The Imitation Game is a biographical drama film directed by Morten Tyldum. The movie is based on the true story of mathematician Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his team’s efforts to crack the Nazi code during World War II. Alexandre Desplat was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work in this movie.
The Painted Veil (2006)
The Painted Veil is a romantic drama film directed by John Curran. The movie is set in China during the 1920s and follows the story of a young couple (Edward Norton and Naomi Watts) who travel to a remote village as part of a medical mission. Alexandre Desplat was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Score for his work in this movie.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is a fantasy film directed by David Yates. The movie is based on the seventh and final novel in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Alexandre Desplat was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work in this movie.
The Danish Girl (2015)
The Danish Girl is a biographical romantic drama film directed by Tom Hooper. The movie is based on the true story of Lili Elbe (Eddie Redmayne), one of the first people to undergo gender confirmation surgery. Alexandre Desplat was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Score for his work in this movie.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a fantasy romantic drama film directed by David Fincher. The movie is based on a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald and follows the story of a man (Brad Pitt) who ages in reverse. Alexandre Desplat was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work in this movie.
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
The Twilight Saga: New Moon is a romantic fantasy film directed by Chris Weitz. The movie is based on the second novel in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. Alexandre Desplat was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work in this movie.
Godzilla (2014)
Godzilla is a science fiction monster film directed by Gareth Edwards. The movie is a reboot of the Godzilla franchise and follows the story of a giant monster that wreaks havoc on the world. Alexandre Desplat was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for his work in this movie.
Key Takeaways
- Alexandre Desplat is a French composer who has scored music for over 150 films.
- His music has been praised for its ability to enhance the film’s narrative.
- The top 10 Alexandre Desplat movies are The Grand Budapest Hotel, The King’s Speech, The Shape of Water, The Imitation Game, The Painted Veil, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1, The Danish Girl, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and Godzilla.
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