Alwin H. Küchler

Alwin H. Küchler (born 1965) is a German cinematographer.

Early life and education Born in Düsseldorf, Küchler started his career as assistant to a fashion photographer.

When he supported his friend Jakob Claussen, who later became a film producer, during the production of a study film, Küchler became interested in cinematography.

From 1990 to 1994 Küchler studied cinematography at the National Film and Television School. During his study he met Lynne Ramsay and realized a few short films with her. In 1999 he made his feature film debut with Ramseys Ratcatcher.

Personal life Küchler is married to director Ngozi Onwurah. They have one daughter.

Filmography Documentary film Year Title Director Notes 1993 Monday's Girls Ngozi Onwurah 1999 One Day in SeptemberKevin Macdonald With Neve Cunningham 2012 Marley With Mike Eley 2016 One More Time with Feeling Andrew Dominik With Benoît Debie

Television Miniseries Year Title Director Notes 1994 Siren Spirits Ngozi Onwurah Episode "White Men Are Cracking Up" 1996 Crucial Tales Ngozi OnwurahDanny Thompson Episodes "I Bring You Frankincense" and "Spiders and Flies" 1997 Lloyds Bank Channel 4 Film Challenge Richard Clark Episode "My Dead Buddy" 2001 In a Land of Plenty Hettie MacdonaldDavid Moore 2024 The Regime Stephen FrearsJessica Hobbs

TV movie Year Title Director 2003 The Deal Stephen Frears

Feature film

Awards and nominations Year Title Awards and nominations 1999 Ratcatcher Nominated- British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer 2002 Morvern Callar British Independent Film Award for Best Technical AchievementNominated- European Film Award for Best Cinematographer 2003 Code 46 Nominated- European Film Award for Best Cinematographer 2021 The Mauritanian Nominated - BAFTA Award for Best CinematographyNominated - British Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography