Walter Lassally
Cinematographer, Academy Award winner
Born
1926
100 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A prominent cinematographer, contributed significantly to the world of film with a career spanning several decades. Worked on notable titles including 'The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner,' 'The Hill,' and 'The Go-Between.' Achieved recognition for expertise in capturing visual narratives and received an Academy Award for Best Cinematography for the film 'The Go-Between.'
Won an Academy Award for 'The Go-Between'
Worked on 'The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner'
Contributed to 'The Hill'
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