Philippe Rousselot
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Philippe Rousselot | |
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| Born | 4 September 1945 Briey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Organization(s) | French Society of Cinematographers American Society of Cinematographers |
Philippe Rousselot, AFC, ASC[1] (born 4 September 1945) is a French cinematographer, best known for his wide range of work in both European and mainstream American cinema, from drama, to fantasy, and action.
He is the recipient of three César Awards, a BAFTA, an Oscar, and is a nominee for the Palme d'Or.
Life and career
[edit]Rousselot was born in Briey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.
After studying cinema at l'École Louis Lumière, he graduated in 1966 with, alongside François About, Eduardo Serra, Noël Very, and Jean-François Robin. He then began as an assistant to Néstor Almendros, then quickly emerged as chief operator.
In 1992, he won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on A River Runs Through It, and earned three César Awards for Best Cinematography, for Diva, Thérèse, and Queen Margot.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]Director
- The Serpent's Kiss (1997)
Cinematographer
Documentary film
[edit]| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 1974 | Histoires d'A | Charles Belmont Marielle Issartel |
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| 1985 | Des terroristes à la retraite | Mosco Boucault | With Guy-Auguste Boléat, François Catonné, Guy Chanel, Jean Orjollet, Eduardo Serra and Carlo Varini |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Academy Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1990 | Henry & June | Nominated | |
| 1992 | A River Runs Through It | Won |
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | The Emerald Forest | Best Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Nominated | |
| 1988 | The Bear | Nominated | |
| Dangerous Liaisons | Nominated | ||
| 1994 | Interview with the Vampire | Won |
American Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated |
| 1989 | Too Beautiful for You | Nominated | |
| 1992 | A River Runs Through It | Nominated | |
| 2017 | ASC International Award | Won | |
César Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Diva | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1983 | Moon in the Gutter | Nominated | |
| 1986 | Thérèse | Won | |
| 1988 | The Bear | Nominated | |
| 1989 | Too Beautiful for You | Nominated | |
| 1994 | La Reine Margot | Won |
British Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | Nominated | |
| 1994 | Interview with the Vampire | Won |
National Society of Film Critics
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Diva | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Won |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
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| 1997 | The Serpent's Kiss | Palme d'Or | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "The ASC -- American Cinematographer: ASC Close-Up". theasc.com. Retrieved 2017-08-13.
External links
[edit]- Philippe Rousselot at IMDb
- Philippe Rousselot on the AFC site
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