Hugo van Lawick
Dutch director and wildlife photographer
Born
1937
88 years ago
Died
June 2nd, 2002
23 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Netherlands
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A director and photographer specialized in wildlife films. Contributed significantly to nature documentaries, notably through works that captured the behaviors and habitats of various animal species. Gained recognition for collaboration with Jane Goodall on films focusing on chimpanzees in the wild. Established a strong visual narrative style that combined artistry with scientific observation.
Directed wildlife documentaries
Worked with Jane Goodall on chimpanzee films
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