Philippe Rousselot

Philippe Rousselot, (born 4 September 1945) is a French cinematographer, best known for his wide range of work in both European and mainstream American cinema, from drama, to fantasy, and action.

He is the recipient of three César Awards, a BAFTA, an Oscar, and is a nominee for the Palme d'Or.

Life and career Rousselot was born in Briey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.

After studying cinema at l'École Louis Lumière, he graduated in 1966 with, alongside François About, Eduardo Serra, Noël Very, and Jean-François Robin. He then began as an assistant to Néstor Almendros on My Night at Maud’s (1969), Claire's Knee (1970), and Chloe in the Afternoon (1972), all directed by Éric Rohmer. He then quickly emerged as a chief operator.

In 1992, he won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on A River Runs Through It, and earned three César Awards for Best Cinematography, for Diva, Thérèse, and Queen Margot.

Filmography Film Director The Serpent's Kiss (1997)

Cinematographer

Documentary film Year Title Director Notes 1974 Histoires d'A Charles BelmontMarielle Issartel 1985 Des terroristes à la retraite Mosco Boucault With Guy-Auguste Boléat, François Catonné, Guy Chanel,Jean Orjollet, Eduardo Serra and Carlo Varini

Awards and nominations Academy Awards Year Title Category Result 1987 Hope and GloryBest Cinematography 1990 Henry & June 1992 A River Runs Through It

BAFTA Awards Year Title Category Result 1985 The Emerald ForestBest Cinematography 1987 Hope and Glory 1988 The Bear Dangerous Liaisons 1994 Interview with the Vampire

American Society of Cinematographers Year Title Category Result 1988 Dangerous LiaisonsOutstanding Achievement in Cinematography 1989 Too Beautiful for You 1992 A River Runs Through It 2017 ASC International Award

César Awards Year Title Category Result 1981 DivaBest Cinematography 1983 Moon in the Gutter 1986 Thérèse 1988 The Bear 1989 Too Beautiful for You 1994 La Reine Margot

British Society of Cinematographers Year Title Category Result 1987 Hope and GloryBest Cinematography 1988 Dangerous Liaisons 1994 Interview with the Vampire

National Society of Film Critics Year Title Category Result 1981 DivaBest Cinematography 1987 Hope and Glory

Cannes Film Festival Year Title Category Result 1997 The Serpent's Kiss Palme d'Or