Vittorio Storaro
Italian cinematographer, Academy Award winner
Born
June 24th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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Cinematographer worked on iconic films and developed a distinctive visual style marked by rich colors and innovative lighting techniques. Collaborated with renowned directors such as Bernardo Bertolucci and Francis Ford Coppola. Contributions to cinema include significant works in films like 'Apocalypse Now', 'The Last Emperor', and 'ffd Dune'. Received multiple Academy Awards for outstanding cinematography and garnered acclaim in the film industry for artistic vision.
Won Academy Award for 'Apocalypse Now'
Won Academy Award for 'The Last Emperor'
Worked on 'The Conformist'
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