Philippe Rousselot
Philippe Rousselot, 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, Claire's Knee, and Chloe in the Afternoon, 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 La [Reine Margot (1994 film)|Queen Margot].
Filmography
Film
DirectorThe Serpent's KissCinematographer
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards| Year | Title | Category | Result |
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1990 | Henry & June | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1992 | A River Runs Through It | Best Cinematography | Won |
BAFTA Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
| 1985 | The Emerald Forest | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1988 | The Bear | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1994 | Interview with the Vampire | Best Cinematography | Won |
American Society of Cinematographers
César Awards
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
| 1981 | Diva | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1983 | Moon in the Gutter | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1986 | Thérèse | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1988 | The Bear | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1989 | Too Beautiful for You | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1994 | La Reine Margot | Best Cinematography | Won |
British Society of Cinematographers
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1988 | Dangerous Liaisons | Best Cinematography | Nomitated |
| 1994 | Interview with the Vampire | Best Cinematography | Won |
National Society of Film Critics
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
| 1981 | Diva | Best Cinematography | Won |
| 1987 | Hope and Glory | Best Cinematography | Won |
Cannes Film Festival
| Year | Title | Category | Result |
| 1997 | The Serpent's Kiss | Palme d'Or | Nomitated |