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    Witold Sobociński

    Polish cinematographer (1929–2018)

    Witold Sobociński was a Polish cinematographer, academic teacher as well as former jazz musician. Sobociński was a graduate of the renowned National Film School in Łódź. While in college, he was a member of the pioneer jazz band Melomani, in which he played the drums. After graduation, he worked with Polish Television and Film Studios Czolowka, as a cameraman. In 1967 he debuted as a cinematographer. Sobociński cooperated with several notable directors, including Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Zanussi and Roman Polanski. He was a lecturer at the film school in Łódź from 1980 until his death in 2018. He was known for his forward and uncompromising teaching style, his emphasis on narrative over visual beauty, and his commitment to film education. Sobociński was awarded several prizes; he also co-produced a number of notable movies. Just over a week before his death, he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious Camerimage film festival. Wikipedia

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    Witold Sobociński (Polish pronunciation: [ˈvitɔlt sɔbɔˈt͡ɕiɲskʲi]; 15 October 1929 - 19 November 2018) [1] was a Polish cinematographer, academic teacher as well as former jazz musician. Sobociński was a graduate of the renowned National Film School in Łódź.While in college, he was a member of the pioneer jazz band Melomani, in which he played the drums.
  3. Witold Sobocinski. Cinematographer: The Gateway of Europe. Witold Sobocinski is a Polish cinematographer, academic teacher as well as former jazz musician. As a cinematographer he is best known for The Promised Land (1975) and Frantic (1988). Sobocinski cooperated with several notable directors, including Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Zanussi and Roman Polanski.
  4. Witold taught us that the cinematographer offers much more than technical knowledge — he taught us that it is the cinematographer's responsibility to fight for a vision, to persuade the director rather than to merely do his or her bidding. He was among the first to advance the idea that the cinematographer is the most important collaborator ...
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    Witold Sobociński History Greatest People. Polish cinematographer Witold Sobociński was born on October 15, 1929, and died on November 19, 2018. He was a Polish cinematographer, academic teacher as well as former jazz musician. He was an alum of the prestigious National Film School in Łódź. ...

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