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Goert GiltayDutch cinematographer
Date of Birth: 03.03.1952
Country:  Netherlands |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Short Film and Documentary Work
- Collaboration with Yos Stelling
- Notable Filmography
- 1995: The Flying Dutchman (De Vliegende Hollander)
- 1996: Waiting Room (De Wachtkamer)
- 1999: No Trains No Planes
- 2000: The Gas Station
- 2001: Redemption (De verlossing)
- 2002: The Stone Raft (La balsa de piedra)
- 2003: The Gallery (De Gallery)
- 2007: Duska
- 2012: The Girl and Death (Het Meisje en de Dood)
- 2016: Van Meegeren: The True Vermeer (Een echte Vermeer)
Early Life and Education
Nic Dutch (Dutch: Niek van der Horst) was born in the Netherlands. He commenced his artistic journey at the Academy of Fine Arts in 1970-1971 before completing his studies at the Netherlands Film and Television Academy in 1976.
Short Film and Documentary Work
Dutch initially delved into the realm of short-form documentary filmmaking, honing his skills in capturing captivating moving images.
Collaboration with Yos Stelling
In 1986, Dutch began his long-standing collaboration with Dutch filmmaker Jos Stelling as his primary cinematographer. Together, they embarked on a series of critically acclaimed films, each exploring themes of human relationships, isolation, and the consequences of societal choices.
Notable Filmography
1986: The Pointsman (De Wisselwachter)- Dutch's collaboration with Stelling commenced with this exploration of a railway signalman's loneliness and lost love.
1995: The Flying Dutchman (De Vliegende Hollander)
- The film's haunting visuals, shot by Dutch, earned him the prestigious Silver Frog award at the Camerimage International Film Festival in Łódź.
1996: Waiting Room (De Wachtkamer)
- Dutch's evocative cinematography captured the somber reality of terminal illness and the emotional toll it takes on patients and their families.
1999: No Trains No Planes
- This film examines the fractured relationships within a small Dutch village, showcasing Dutch's ability to convey emotional depth through the lens.
2000: The Gas Station
- Dutch's cinematography conveys the isolation and existential angst of a small-town gas station attendant.
2001: Redemption (De verlossing)
- A collaboration with director Hugo Claus, Dutch's camera explores the themes of aging and the search for solace.
2002: The Stone Raft (La balsa de piedra)
- Dutch's cinematography captured the epic scope of this adaptation of José Saramago's novel, depicting a group of refugees fleeing a war-torn country.
2003: The Gallery (De Gallery)
- This film further demonstrates Dutch's ability to capture the psychological struggles of individuals within the context of societal pressures.
2007: Duska
- Dutch's camerawork sensitively portrays the life of a Serbian refugee woman in the Netherlands.
2012: The Girl and Death (Het Meisje en de Dood)
- Dutch's cinematography adds to the film's poignant exploration of mortality and the human condition.
2016: Van Meegeren: The True Vermeer (Een echte Vermeer)
- Dutch's visual artistry contributes to this biographical drama about the infamous art forger Han van Meegeren.
