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Chris Menges

British cinematographer and film director · United Kingdom · On the map · Directors · Born 1940 · age 86

Christopher J. Menges BSC, ASC is an English cinematographer and film director.

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A typical day, 30 days to 19 September 2026

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A life in dates

2016Versus: The Life and Films of Ken LoachFilm2012Max Von Sydow: Dialogues with The RenterFilm2010Making KesFilm1999The Lost SonFilm, Director1994Second BestFilm, Director1992CrissCrossFilm, Director1988New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best DirectorAwardA World ApartFilm, 1988Director1987Academy Award for Best CinematographyAward1985Academy Award for Best CinematographyAwardBAFTA Award for Best CinematographyAwardShooting from the Heart: Chris Menges, CameramanFilm, 19851984National Society of Film Critics Award for Best CinematographyAward1981The Guldbagge AwardsSeries1974Spécial cinémaSeries1940Born15 September 1940

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Filmography 8

77 credits on file

Television 2

Awards

New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director1988
Academy Award for Best Cinematography1987
Academy Award for Best Cinematography1985
BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography1985
National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Cinematography1984

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1940 · age 86