Background
He was born in France and his career spans nearly thirty years.
He was born in France and his career spans nearly thirty years.
He is best known for his work with director Luc Besson.
1991: Nominated for the César Award for Best Cinematography for Nikita. 1995: Nominated for the César Award for Best Cinematography for Léon. 1996: Won the César Award for Best Cinematography for The Horseman on the Roof. 1997: Nominated for the César Award for Best Cinematography for Ridicule. 1997: Won the Vulcain Prize at the Cannes Film Festival for She"s So Lovely and The Fifth Element 1997: Nominated for the Golden Frog at Camerimage for She"s So Lovely. 1998: Nominated for the European Film Award for Best Cinematographer for Black Cat, White Cat. 1998: Won the César Award for Best Cinematography for The Fifth Element. 2000: Nominated for the César Award for Best Cinematography for The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc. 2001: Nominated for the César Award for Best Cinematography for The Crimson Rivers. 2004: Won the César Award for Best Cinematography for Bon Voyage. 2006: Won the Audience Award and Special Mention at the Brothers Manaki International Film Festival for The Secret Book.