Philippe Rousselot
Philippe Rousselot, AFC, ASC (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.
Philippe Rousselot
- Born
- 1945 · Briey.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- cinematographer · film director
- Education
- École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière
- Honours
- Academy Award for Best Cinematography · Marburg Camera Award · César Award for Best Cinematography · BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography
- Languages
- French
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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 on My Night at Maud’s (1969), Claire's Knee (1970), and Chloe in the Afternoon (1972), all directed by Éric Rohmer. He then quickly emerged as a 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.
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Academy Awards BAFTA Awards American Society of Cinematographers César Awards British Society of Cinematographers National Society of Film Critics Cannes Film Festival
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