Biography
Pawel Edelman (born 26 June 1958) is a Polish cinematographer from Łódź, known for his collaborations with acclaimed directors Roman Polanski and Andrzej Wajda. He was named Best European Cinematographer in 2002 at the European Film Awards for his work on The Pianist, for which he also won the César Award for Best Cinematography. He was nominated for an Academy Award and a BAFTA for the same film. He also received a nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography from the American Society of Cinematographers for Ray. His credits include films both in and outside Poland.
Awards & recognition
- Marburg Camera Award · 2014
- César Award — Best Cinematography · 2003
- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2002
- Medal — Merit to Culture
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography · 2003 · nominated
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- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2002 · nominated
Filmography23 titles
The Pianist
Ray
Venus in Fur
Carnage
Lee
The Ghost Writer
Oliver Twist
Stones for the Rampart
Katyn
Aftermath
Bitter-Sweet
Corner Office
EO
Afterimage
Edges of the Lord
The Life Before Her Eyes
New York, I Love You
All the King's Men
Intrigo: Dear Agnes
The Revenge
Intrigo: Samaria
Pan Tadeusz: The Last Foray in Lithuania
Intrigo: Death of an Author