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Bruno DelbonnelFrench cinematographer and director
Date of Birth: 01.01.1957
Country:  France |
Content:
- Bruno Delbonnel: A Master Cinematographer and Director
- Career Beginnings
- Recognition and Collaborations
- Notable Cinematographic Works
Bruno Delbonnel: A Master Cinematographer and Director
Early Life and EducationBruno Delbonnel was born in Nancy, France, in 1957. At the tender age of ten, he moved with his family to Paris, where his passion for photography ignited. He attended a private film school and later pursued a philosophy degree at the Sorbonne. In 1978, he graduated from the École Supérieure d'Études Cinématographiques (ESEC).
Career Beginnings
After graduating, Delbonnel began his career in filmmaking by creating short and animated films. He received guidance from renowned cinematographer Henri Alekan. In 1979, he embarked on a pivotal collaboration with Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
Recognition and Collaborations
Delbonnel's exceptional cinematography skills earned him a César Award for his work in "A Very Long Engagement" (2004). He also received multiple Academy Award nominations. His collaborations with Jeunet include "Delicatessen" (1991), "Amélie" (2001), and "Micmacs" (2009).
Notable Cinematographic Works
Delbonnel's portfolio boasts an array of acclaimed films, including:- "Cat's Meow" (2001)
- "Amélie" (2001)
- "Not on the Lips" (2003)
- "A Very Long Engagement" (2004)
- "Infamous" (2006)
- "Across the Universe" (2007)
- "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2008)
- "Faust" (2011)
- "Dark Shadows" (2012)
- "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013)
- "Big Eyes" (2014)
- "Francofonia" (2015)
- "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" (2016)
- "Darkest Hour" (2017)
- "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" (2018)
- "The Woman in the Window" (2019)
Membership and Affiliations
Delbonnel is an esteemed member of both the French and American Society of Cinematographers. His contributions to the film industry have garnered widespread recognition and admiration.
