Premium Member Adam Frisch FSF Posted October 11, 2012 Premium Member Posted October 11, 2012 It's my very sad duty to report that Harris Savides has just died. Harris had been sick for awhile, but was as far as I know doing better. Don't know the final cause of death. Not only a brilliant DP and a true legend in his own time, but also by all accounts from people that knew him - a true gent. Safe journey.
Gregory Earls Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Crushing news. Just noted last week that Harris shared the same birthday as my favorite painter, Caravaggio. Loved his work, my favorite music video of his, "Rain," is just inspirational. A fitting tribute on a rare rainy day here in Southern California... Rest in peace, Harris Savides..
Albert Smith Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 (edited) one of the greats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDI-Ozd5JuE Edited October 11, 2012 by Jake Zalutsky
Tom Jensen Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 So sad to hear this. He was three years older than me so 55 maybe.
Freya Black Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Everywhere I look cinema is dying. Heartbreaking really, it's good I'm so harsh these days but I still feel sad at it all. :( love Freya
Guest Stephen Murphy Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 Really devastated to hear this. Last I heard he was on the road to recovery. What a terrible loss. http://stephenmurphydop.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/harris-savides-asc.html
Matt Kolze Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 This is terrible. At least he is at peace.
Gareth Munden Posted October 11, 2012 Posted October 11, 2012 I was lucky enough to chat with Harris at Camerimage a few years ago. A real gent and one of the greatest cameramen in the world.
Freya Black Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Really devastated to hear this. Last I heard he was on the road to recovery. What a terrible loss. http://stephenmurphydop.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/harris-savides-asc.html You never mentioned that before! That's a great story! :) At times like this it's great to hear nice stories about the people or to think of their work which lives on! I was very upset about the recent death of Chris Marker who was one of my favourite filmmakers but then I was remembering his film Sans-Soliel and it bought a big smile to my face! What a fantastic and beautiful film! :) To that end I would remind UK people that Zodiac is available to watch for free on Blink Box! http://www.blinkbox.com/Movies/28763/Zodiac Just fire it up, shut off the sound and enjoy the magical pictures. Also I can really recommend "Somewhere" by Sofia Coppola, I think it's much under-rated and is her best film bar the virgin suicides. Again nice work from Harris-Savides. The really good news however, is that Mr Savides completed shooting a new work with Sofia called "The Bling Ring" about a bunch of teenagers who burgle celebrities homes. (Mostly Paris Hilton supposedly) So we can still enjoy more cinematography from him next year! :)
Mark McCann Posted October 12, 2012 Posted October 12, 2012 Tragic, he was a great cinematographer, fortunately he will still be remembered by alot of people for his art. R.I.P
timHealy Posted October 14, 2012 Posted October 14, 2012 Very sad news. I heard he had been ill as well but thought he was in recovery and on the road to better health and was back to work. I have had the opportunity to work on several jobs (several commercials, one movie, and several film additional photography scenes) with him and he was noting but pleasant and a gentleman. Best Tim It's my very sad duty to report that Harris Savides has just died. Harris had been sick for awhile, but was as far as I know doing better. Don't know the final cause of death. Not only a brilliant DP and a true legend in his own time, but also by all accounts from people that knew him - a true gent. Safe journey.
Delorme Jean-Marie Posted January 12, 2013 Posted January 12, 2013 I only got the news today! such a big loss for the cinema. i feal verry sad, he was at the top of his career so many good films behind him at only 55. so much knowledge, expérience gone For a bunch of us in France we had a true respect and admiration for the art and kraft of this gentleman.... Goodbye Mr Savides and thank you for the show.... it was great movies, great moods, great emotions.
Maximilian Hillmer Posted January 13, 2013 Posted January 13, 2013 I've already heard of it at the end of 2012 and I'm deeply saddened by the death of such a wonderful human being. I had the hope that he can fight the disease and returns behind the camera and give us even more stunning images. We thank you for your outstanding work.
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