Biography
Witold Sobociński (Polish pronunciation: [ˈvitɔlt sɔbɔˈt͡ɕiɲskʲi]; 15 October 1929 – 19 November 2018) 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.
His son Piotr Sobociński (1958 – 2001) was also a cinematographer.
Filmography
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Movies 49
Director 9
TV Shows 1
self 1
… nächste Woche ist Frieden (1995)
The Last U-Boat (1993)
Bronstein's Children (1991)
Torrents of Spring (1989)
Frantic (1988)
Zjoek: De kunst van het vergeten (1987)
Pirates (1986)
O-Bi, O-Ba: The End of Civilization (1985)
Hands Up! (1985)
The Phantom (1984)
Windy Story (1984)
And All That Jazz (1984)
Alice (1982)
Und plötzlich bist du draußen (1981)
Ways in the Night (1979)
Hospital of the Transfiguration (1979)
Rodzina Połanieckich (1979)
Ziemia obiecana (1978)
Haus der Frauen (1978)
Death of a President (1977)
Sam na sam (1977)
Whiter Than Snow (1976)
The Shadow-Line (1976)
Verdunkelung (1976)
The Catamount Killing (1975)
My War - My Love (1975)
The Promised Land (1975)
Nachtdienst (1975)
Silverson (1974)
On the Earth and in the Sky (1974)
The Hourglass Sanatorium (1973)
The Wedding (1973)
The Cask of Amontillado (1972)
The Third Part of the Night (1972)
Family Life (1971)
Legenda (1971)
Album polski (1970)
Everything for Sale (1969)
Dancing at Hitler's Headquarters (1968)
The Codes (1966)
Barrier (1966)
Pharaoh (1966)
Us, Women (1965)
Czerwone berety (1963)
Swan Song (1962)
What Will My Wife Say to This? (1958)
Jazz Talks (1957)
Kurdebalans (1956)
Boats Sail Out at Dawn (1955)
Godzina bez słońca (1955)
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Known ForCamera
GenderMale
Birthday1929-10-15
Deathday2018-11-19 (89 years old)
Birth PlaceOzorków, Poland
RelativesPiotr Sobocinski Jr.
CitizenshipsPoland
Also Known AsWitold Sobocinski
AwardsCommander of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta, Medal for Merit to Culture
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