Henri Alékan
- Biography
- French cinematographer Henri Alekan first studied optics before becoming an assistant cameraman in 1925. Three years later he was promoted to camera operator. During the early years of WWII, he was captured and imprisoned while fighting.
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- Born
- February 10, 1909
- Died
- June 15, 2001
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Nominated | Oscar | Best Black and White Cinematography Roman Holiday (1953) |
French Academy of Cinema
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Won | French Academy of Cinema | Best Cinematography La Truite |
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Won | Los Angeles Film Critics Association | Best Cinematography Wings of Desire |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Result | Award | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Won | New York Film Critics Circle | Best Cinematography Wings of Desire |
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