About Renato Berta
Born 1945. Renato Berta is a Swiss cinematographer, film director and teacher.
Renato Berta is a Swiss cinematographer and film director, best known for his collaborations with directors Alain Tanner and Jean-Marie Straub. Trained at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome, Berta has worked as cinematographer in more than 100 films since 1969. He won a César Award for Best Cinematography for Au revoir les enfants in 1988 and a David di Donatello for Best Cinematography for We Believed in 2011.
In 2013, he was awarded the Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
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Who is Renato Berta?
Swiss cinematographer
When was Renato Berta born?
Renato Berta was born on 2 March 1945 in Bellinzona.
What is Renato Berta's occupation?
Renato Berta is a cinematographer, film director and teacher.
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Renato Berta is Swiss.
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