Biography
Jürgen Jürges (born 12 December 1940) is one of the most distinguished German cinematographers. His body of work includes more than 100 films. His work includes many classics of film history, such as the feature films “Angst essen Seele auf,” “Satansbraten” and “Christiane F. – Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo,” but also international film productions, such as “Funny Games” and most recently the “DAU” series. His camera work has been honored with numerous awards, including the German Camera Award (multiple wins), the Adolf Grimme Award, the German Film Award (two wins), and for his camera work in Khrzhanovsky's “DAU. Natasha,” the Silver Bear of the 70th Berlinale in the category “Outstanding Artistic Achievement.” Most recently, he received the Honorary Award for Outstanding Services to German Film at the German Film Awards ceremony 2022.
Awards & recognition
- German Film Honorary Award · 2022
- Marburg Camera Award · 2016
- Grimme-Preis · 2001
- Bavarian Film Awards · 1989
- German Cinematographer Award · 1986
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- Filmband in Gold · 1980
Filmography14 titles
Angst isst Seele auf
Fear Eats the Soul
Funny Games
Christiane F.
John Rabe
Code Unknown
Effi Briest
Young Törless
Satan's Brew
Fear of Fear
Scene of the Crime
Time of the Wolf
Spiderwebhouse
Four Windows