Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted April 13, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 13, 2017 Legendary cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, ASC passed away a few days ago at the age of 81. He left behind an incredible body of work, working with directors like R.W. Fassbinder, Francis Coppola, and Martin Scorsese. A rather thorough and well-considered obituary can be found here: http://nofilmschool.com/2017/04/michael-ballhaus-dead-obituary. Never got the chance to meet him, but he seemed like a wonderful man. 'Goodfellas' is my favorite film of his, but I'd be interested in a retrospective that also encompasses his earlier work in Germany. If anyone has a particular favorite, please share them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Field Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) How was the German film market in his days of working in it? I remember a film study class told me Germany was an artistic powerhouse in the 20's and 30's with guys like Fritz Lang. Was post WW2 German film production heavily reduced compared to other countries? If so, always a great story to see someone bud from a small pond and emerge in a large market. Edited April 14, 2017 by Macks Fiiod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member David Mullen ASC Posted April 14, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 14, 2017 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_German_Cinema 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Justin Hayward Posted April 14, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 14, 2017 I've had so many conversations with filmmaker friends about this director of photography. I'm happy he lived a full life in the job he wanted to do. I'm moved from hearing of his passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Bill DiPietra Posted April 14, 2017 Premium Member Share Posted April 14, 2017 So sorry to hear of his passing. GoodFellas (1990) was the first of his films that I saw, but the atmosphere of The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) is my all-time favorite. Rest in peace, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glauber Lima Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 one of my most beloved cinematographers! His work with Scorsese we all know and love but I would URGE all of you to check out his work with Fassbinder, who is probably one of the best filmmakers EVER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glauber Lima Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 also a movie that is A FEAST FOR THE EYES and EARS is Under The Cherry Moon which makes a great double bill with Veronica Voss ( BOTH Black and White and I believe shot by maestro Ballhaus ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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