Philippe Agostini

Born: 1910-08-11

Birthplace: Paris, Ile-de-France, France

Biography

Philippe Agostini was a French cinematographer, director and screenwriter born 11 August 1910 in Paris (France), died 20 October 2001. He was married to Odette Joyeux until the end of her life.

Founder of École Louis-Lumière (situated on rue de Vaugirard), Philippe Agostini debuted as assistant to the chief operators Georges Périnal and Armand Thirard. In the 1930s, he began a fruitful career as director of photography, working with directors with such differing styles as Robert Bresson, Marcel Carné, Max Ophüls, Claude Autant-Lara, Jean Grémillon, Yves Allégret, Jules Dassin and even Julien Duvivier. His career as a director was much less remarkable.

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Known For

Rififi
Topaze
The Dialogue of the Carmelites
The Last Vacation
Daybreak
Il padrone sono me
Le Plaisir
If Paris Were Told to Us
Her Bridal Night
The Silent World

Top Movie Credits

Rififi Director of Photography
Topaze Cinematography
The Dialogue of the Carmelites Screenplay
The Last Vacation Director of Photography
Daybreak Director of Photography
Il padrone sono me Director of Photography
Le Plaisir Director of Photography
If Paris Were Told to Us Director of Photography
Her Bridal Night Screenplay
The Silent World Director of Photography