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Jean-Yves Escoffier Biography

Birth Name:Jean-Yves Escoffier

Birth Place:Lyon, France

Profession Cinematographer, Camera department

Fast Facts

  • Was named European Cinematographer of the Year in 1992
  • Was nominated for a 1987 Cesar Award for his work on "Mauvais sang․"
  • Trained at the National Superior School Louis-Lumière
  • Started out working as a camera assistant

Awards

  • 1987César-Best Cinematography (Meilleure photographie): nominated
  • 1992European Film Award-European Cinematographer of the Year: winner