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Óscar Faura

b. 1975

Spanish cinematographer

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About Óscar Faura

Born 1975. Óscar Faura is a Spanish cinematographer.

Óscar Faura is a Spanish cinematographer.

Career Faura graduated from ESCAC Film School and has been a cinematographer since 1999, working for both film and advertisement industry.

He shot the international hit The Orphanage (2007), a nominee for the European Film Award and garnered further acclaim for The Impossible (2012).

Other successful films under his credits include Mindscape (2013) and The Imitation Game (2014).

Filmography

Film Year Title Director Notes 2007 The Orphanage J. A. Bayona 2009 Spanish Movie Javier Ruiz Caldera 2010 Julia's Eyes Guillem Morales2012 The Body Oriol Paulo The Impossible J. A. Bayona 2013 Mindscape Jorge Dorado 2014 The Imitation Game Morten Tyldum 2016 A Monster CallsJ. A. Bayona 2018 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 2021 Fever Dream Claudia Llosa 2024 Young Woman and the Sea Joachim Rønning 2026 Moana Thomas Kail TBA Morten Tyldum Filming

Television

Year Title Director Note 2022 The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power J. A. Bayona Episodes "A Shadow of the Past" and "Adrift"

Awards and nominations Year Title Award/Nomination 2007 The Orphanage Barcelona Film Award for Best CinematographyCentral Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best CinematographyNominated- European Film Award for Best CinematographerNominated- Cinema Writers Circle Award for Best Cinematography 2010 Julia's Eyes Nominated- Gaudí Award for Best Cinematography 2012 The Impossible Gaudí Award for Best CinematographyNominated- Cinema Writers Circle Award for Best CinematographyNominated- Goya Award for Best Cinematography 2014 The Imitation Game Nominated- ASC Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography 2016 A Monster Calls Goya Award for Best CinematographyNominated- Gaudí Award for Best Cinematography 2018 Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Award- Gaudí Award for Best Cinematography

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Important facts

Born
1975, Barcelona
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Cinema and Audiovisual School of Catalonia
Awards
Platino Awards; Premios CEC
Also known as
Oscar Faura

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Óscar Faura?

Spanish cinematographer

When was Óscar Faura born?

Óscar Faura was born in 1975 in Barcelona.

What is Óscar Faura's occupation?

Óscar Faura is a cinematographer.

What nationality is Óscar Faura?

Óscar Faura is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Óscar Faura

· Wikidata: Q6174782

· DBpedia: Óscar Faura

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