Alwin H. Küchler


Alwin H. Küchler is a German cinematographer.

Early life and education

Born in Düsseldorf, Küchler started his career as assistant to a fashion photographer.
When he supported his friend Jakob Claussen, who later became a film producer, during the production of a study film, Küchler became interested in cinematography.
From 1990 to 1994 Küchler studied cinematography at the National Film and Television School. During his study he met Lynne Ramsay and realized a few short films with her. In 1999 he made his feature film debut with Ramseys Ratcatcher.

Personal life

Küchler is married to director Ngozi Onwurah. They have one daughter.

Filmography

Television

Miniseries
YearTitleDirectorNotes
1994Siren SpiritsNgozi OnwurahEpisode "White Men Are Cracking Up"
1996Crucial TalesNgozi Onwurah
Danny Thompson
Episodes "I Bring You Frankincense" and "Spiders and Flies"
1997Lloyds Bank Channel 4 Film ChallengeRichard ClarkEpisode "My Dead Buddy"
2001In a Land of PlentyHettie Macdonald
David Moore
2024The RegimeStephen Frears
Jessica Hobbs

TV movie
YearTitleDirector
2003The DealStephen Frears