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Albert Maysles

Directing

Born November 26, 1926 · Brookline, Massachusetts, USA

Died March 5, 2015

Also known as 알버트 메이즐스 · 알버트 메이슬리스

Biography

Albert Maysles (with his brother David) was an American documentary filmmaker known for his work in the "Direct Cinema" style. Their best-known films together include Salesman (1969), Gimme Shelter (1970) and Grey Gardens (1975).

Awards & recognition

  • Guggenheim Fellowship
  • Academy AwardBest Documentary (Short Subject) · 1974 · nominated

Filmography28 titles

Four Seasons Lodge

2008Director of Photography

Umbrellas

1994Director

When We Were Kings

1996Director of Photography

Integration Report 1

1960Camera Operator

30 for 30

2009Director

Jimi Plays Monterey

1986Camera Operator

Monterey Pop

1968Camera Operator

Iris

2014Director

The Beales of Grey Gardens

2006as Self

Christo in Paris

1990Cinematography, Director

Shake! Otis at Monterey

1987Camera Operator

Grey Gardens

1975as Self (uncredited)

Gimme Shelter

1970as Self

Salesman

1969Director, Director of Photography, Producer

The Grateful Dead Movie

1977Director of Photography

Islands

1987Director

Christo's Valley Curtain

1974Director

Running Fence

1977Director

Muhammad and Larry

2009Cinematography, Director, Director of Photography

Primary

1960Camera Operator, Director of Photography

Soul Power

2008Director of Photography

The Gates

2008Director, Director of Photography

Adventures on the New Frontier

1961Director

Addiction

2007Director

Abortion: Desperate Choices

1992Director, Director of Photography, Producer

Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity

2014Director of Photography

Michael Moore Hates America

2004as Self

The Jeff Koons Show

2004Director of Photography