Martin Ruhe

Martin Ruhe (born 1965) is a German cinematographer and a member of the American Society of Cinematographers.

Early life and career Ruhe became interested in cinema as a teenager and wanted to become a director. After graduating from school, he completed a two-year training course as a focus puller.

After moving to London, where he worked as a runner for a camera rental company, he became a cinematographer and filmed more than 200 music videos for artists like Herbert Grönemeyer, Depeche Mode and Coldplay as well as 350 advertising spots.

On the recommendation of Grönemeyer, Ruhe met Anton Corbijn, who engaged him for his biopic Control. Ruhe gained further prominence for his work on Harry Brown.

Filmography Film Year Title Director Notes 1998 Bonnie vs Clyde Christian Weikert 2001 Ein Gottlicher Job Thorsten Wettcke 2007 Control Anton Corbijn2009 The Countess Julie Delpy Harry Brown Daniel Barber 2010 The American Anton Corbijn 2014 The Keeping Room Daniel Barber 2015 Run All Night Jaume Collet-Serra 2016 American Pastoral Ewan McGregor 2020 The Midnight SkyGeorge Clooney 2021 The Tender Bar 2023 The Boys in the Boat 2025 The Amateur James Hawes 2026 Jamie Payne Filming

Television Year Title Director Notes 2002-2003 Balko Uli Moller 2 episodes 2011 Page Eight David Hare TV movie 2017-2018 Counterpart Morten TyldumJennifer GetzingerStephen WilliamsAlik Sakharov 5 episodes 2019 Catch-22 George ClooneyGrant HeslovEllen Kuras Miniseries 2025 The Agency: Central Intelligence Grant Heslov Episodes "Hard Landing" and "Truth Will Set You Free"

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Title Result 2007 Camerimage Golden Frog Control 2012American Society of CinematographersOutstanding Achievement in Cinematography Page Eight 2020 Catch-22 Satellite Awards Best Cinematography The Midnight Sky