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.
Rousselot was born in Briey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.
After studying cinema at l'ÃÂcole 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 MaudâÂÂs (1969), Claire's Knee (1970), and Chloe in the Afternoon (1972), all directed by ÃÂric 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.
Director
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Academy Awards
BAFTA Awards
American Society of Cinematographers
César Awards
British Society of Cinematographers
National Society of Film Critics
Cannes Film Festival