René Verzier

René Verzier (1934 – January 1, 2024) was a Canadian cinematographer, who worked predominantly in the cinema of Quebec. He was most noted as a Genie Award nominee for Best Cinematography, receiving dual nods at the 8th Genie Awards in 1987 for his work on the films The Morning Man (Un matin, une vie) and Toby McTeague.

Biography Originally from Morocco, Verzier began his career as a photographer, notably serving as the official photographer for kings Mohammed V and Hassan II. Un troubadour de Marrakech – 1961 Les enfants du soleil – 1961 Âmes et rythmes – 1962 Retour aux sources – 1963 La peinture marocaine – 1964 La Route des vacances – 1964 Le Logis des hommes – 1964 Les Chemins du Rif – 1967 Gros Morne – 1967 Valérie – 1969 Here and Now (L'Initiation) – 1970 Love in a Four Letter World – 1970 The Awakening (L'Amour humain) – 1970 Heads or Tails (Pile ou face) – 1971 The Men (Les mâles) – 1971 Seven Times a Day (7 fois...par jour) – 1971 Hold on to Daddy's Ears (Tiens-toi bien après les oreilles à papa) – 1971 The Possession of Virginia (Le diable est parmi nous) – 1972 The Apparition (L'Apparition) – 1972 The True Nature of Bernadette (La vraie nature de Bernadette) – 1972 The Death of a Lumberjack (La Mort d'un bûcheron) – 1973 The Pyx – 1973 There's Always a Way to Find a Way (Y'a toujours moyen de moyenner!) – 1973 I Love You (Je t'aime) – 1974 By the Blood of Others (Par le sang des autres) – 1974 Les aventures d'une jeune veuve – 1974 Letters – 1975 Mustang – 1975 Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris – 1975 The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane – 1976 Rabid – 1977 Rituals – 1977 High-Ballin' – 1978 Two Solitudes – 1978 Search and Destroy – 1979 City on Fire – 1979 Fish Hawk – 1979 Death Ship – 1980 Hog Wild – 1980 Deadly Companion – 1980 Gas – 1981 Visiting Hours – 1982 Deadly Eyes – 1982 The Funny Farm – 1983 Joy – 1983 Of Unknown Origin – 1983 Covergirl – 1983 Cross Country – 1983 One Night Only – 1984 Toby McTeague – 1985 Breaking All the Rules – 1985 Perfect Timing – 1986 The Vindicator – 1986 Bullies – 1986 The Morning Man (Un matin, une vie) – 1986 Wild Thing – 1987 Eddie and the Cruisers II: Eddie Lives! – 1989 The Postmistress (La Postière) – 1992 Le Zombi de Cap-Rouge – 1997 Frozen with Fear – 2001 My One Only Love (Je n'aime que toi) – 2004

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