Stuart Cooper's filmography boasts an impressive array of international accolades, with over twenty prestigious awards to his name. Notably, his films have garnered the Silver Medal at the Venice Film Festival, the Gold Medal at the Moscow Film Festival, the Prix CIDALC Gandhi Peace Award, and two consecutive Silver Bears at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Cooper's professional journey began with training at the esteemed Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, where he honed his craft alongside Orson Welles and went on to appear in films such as "The Dirty Dozen." He subsequently established a London-based production company, where he began writing and directing documentaries and features.
Cooper's creative partnership with the late Oscar-winning photographer John Alcott, who also collaborated with Stanley Kubrick on iconic films like "A Clockwork Orange," Barry Lyndon," and "The Shining," played a significant role in his career. Together, they brought unique perspectives to their work.
Cooper's war film "Overlord" has become a timeless classic, rediscovered at the Telluride Film Festival and subsequently distributed theatrically worldwide. The film's acclaimed DVD release by the Criterion Collection has led to its inclusion on all-time top 10 lists alongside cinematic masterpieces like "The 400 Blows," "The Seventh Seal," and "The Seven Samurai." "Overlord" has also been honored at the 2014 Cannes Classic Film Festival and Lumiere Grand Lyon Film Festival, followed by an international Blu-ray release.
In addition to his feature film work, Cooper has made significant contributions to television, with credits including the mini-series "The Fortunate Pilgrim" (NBC),"The Long Hot Summer" (NBC),and "A.D. - Anno Domini" (NBC). The latter, a twelve-hour, sixty-million-dollar production, was written by Anthony Burgess and starred a talented ensemble cast, including James Mason, Ava Gardner, Susan Sarandon, Richard Kiley, Coleen Dewhurst, Jack Warden, John Houseman, and Fernando Rey.
Cooper's cult film "The Disappearance" starring Donald Sutherland and Christopher Plummer has received critical acclaim in its Blu-ray release by Twilight Time in 2013. His film "Little Malcolm," produced by George Harrison, was remastered by Cooper and released by the British Film Institute on DVD/Blu-ray in 2011, coinciding with Martin Scorsese's documentary on George Harrison.
