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Paul Sarossy

b. 1963

Canadian cinematographer and film director

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About Paul Sarossy

Born 1963. Paul Sarossy is a Canadian film director and cinematographer.

Paul Sarossy, , , (born April 24, 1963) is a Canadian cinematographer and film director. He is known for his collaborations with director Atom Egoyan, serving as his director of photography on fourteen feature films (Speaking Parts, The Adjuster, Exotica, The Sweet Hereafter, Felicia's Journey, Ararat, Where the Truth Lies, Adoration, Chloe, Devil's Knot, The Captive, Remember, Guest of Honour, and Seven Veils).

He has won five Genie Awards for Best Achievement in Cinematography, a Gemini Award, and five Canadian Society of Cinematographers awards, as well as being nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award and an Independent Spirit Award. He made his directorial debut with the British crime drama Mr In-Between, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2001, and received a British general release in 2003.

Sarossy is married to the Northern Irish actress Geraldine O'Rawe. He is a member of the Canadian, British, and American Society of Cinematographers. He has cited the work of cinematographers Vittorio Storaro, Sven Nykvist, and Néstor Almendros and director Bernardo Bertolucci as an overarching influence on his oeuvre.

Filmography

Film

Television Television series

Awards and nominations 2022 Canadian Society of Cinematographers Best Cinematography in 1/2 hour television "Guilty Party" (won)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
York University
Awards
Canadian Screen Award for Best Cinematography; Exotica (film); Felicia's Journey (film); The Sweet Hereafter (film)

Family & relationships

Spouse
Geraldine O'Rawe

People in Paul Sarossy's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Paul Sarossy?

Canadian cinematographer and film director

When was Paul Sarossy born?

Paul Sarossy was born on 24 April 1963 in Barrie.

What is Paul Sarossy's occupation?

Paul Sarossy is a film director and cinematographer.

What nationality is Paul Sarossy?

Paul Sarossy is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Sarossy

· Wikidata: Q2062166

· DBpedia: Paul Sarossy

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