Roger Deakins
Roger Alexander Deakins, CBE, ASC, BSC (born May 24, 1949) is an English cinematographer. Often cited as one of the greatest and most influential cinematographers of all time, he is known for his work on the films of the Coen brothers, Sam Mendes, and Denis Villeneuve. He is the recipient of five BAFTA Awards for Best Cinematography, and two Academy Awards for Best Cinematography from sixteen nominations. His best-known works include The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Fargo (1996), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), A Beautiful Mind (2001), Skyfall (2012), Sicario (2015), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), and 1917 (2019), the last two of which earned him Academy Awards.
| Known For | Camera |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 3.56 |
| Birthday | 1949-05-24 |
| Place of Birth | Torquay, Devon, England, UK |
| Also Known As | Sir Roger Deakins, Roger A. Deakins, |
2009
The Rules of Film Noir
6/13
Matthew Sweet explores his rules of 1940s and 50s American film noir thrillers.
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The Rules of Film Noir
1998
In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
6.5/2
In Search of Kundun, a “making-of” documentary that is so much more, follows Scorsese as he plans his epic film and shoots in Morocco, and continues o...
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In Search of 'Kundun' with Martin Scorsese
2002
Making " The Man Who Wasn't There"
0/0
Making of "The Man Who Wasn't There".
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Making " The Man Who Wasn't There"
2006
Cinematographer Style
6.8/11
110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.
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Cinematographer Style
2000
The Coen Brothers
7.5/2
During the promotional campaign for "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" in 1999, BBC broadcast a documentary about the Coen brothers, mainly concerning their...
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The Coen Brothers
2006
Who Needs Sleep?
7/4
A documentary that highlights the deadly combination of sleep deprivation and long days of work, focusing on the American film industry.
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Who Needs Sleep?
2006
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
7.1/14
Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing i...
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Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006
The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird
7.8/6
An appreciation and the story of the making of the 1941 film "The Maltese Falcon."
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The Maltese Falcon: One Magnificent Bird
2020
Allied Forces: Making 1917
6.525/20
Learn how the one shot, 360-degree format was executed and the pivotal role Academy Award® winner Roger Deakins served in bringing Sam Mendes’ vision...
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Allied Forces: Making 1917
2010
A Cinematic Life: The Art and Influence of Conrad Hall
5.5/2
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