Philippe Kress (born July 27, 1972) is a Danish cinematographer best known for his work as director of photography on Riviera, King Charles III and Ragnarok, as well as the most expensive documentary in Danish film history Blekingegadebanden.[1]
Philippe Kress | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1972 |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Notable work | Riviera King Charles III (film) Ragnarok (TV series) Helmer & Son Blekingegadebanden |
He has been nominated for several notable film awards, including the Amanda Award (2015), RiverRun International Film Award (2021) and Academy Award (2007).
Early life and career
editKress started his film career in 1999 and has worked on documentaries, TV series and feature films. He has been responsible for photography of over 40 films, most notably Irish television drama series Riviera, history television film King Charles III and fantasy TV series Ragnarok.
He was the director of photography for The Invisible Cell (Danish: Blekingegadebanden), the most expensive documentary in Danish film history.[2][3]
Kress was responsible for the photography in Denmark's 2007 Oscar entry, Helmer & Son, directed by Søren Pilmark.
Personal life
editHis brother Eric Kress is also a film photographer.[4]
Awards
edit- 2021 – RiverRun International Film Festival, Best Cinematography Award for A Beautiful Curse [5][6]
- 2015 – Amanda Awards, Nominated for Best Cinematography for Beatles[7]
- 2007 – Academy Award nomination for Helmer & Son[8]
Filmography
editFeature films
edit- Centervagt - (2021)[9]
- A Beautiful Curse - (2021)[10]
- King Charles III - (2016)
- Three Heists and a Hamster - (2016)
- April 9 - (2015)
- Beatles - (2014)[11]
- All For Two - (2013)
- Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal - (2011)
- All For One - (2010)
- Rosa Morena - (2009)
- Party Therapy - (2009)
- The Invisible Cell - (2008)
- Lotto - (2003)
- The Big Day - (2005)
Shortfilms
edit- Helmer & Son - (2007)
- Gabriels Word - (2002)
- Halleluja - (2002)
- Julie - (2001)
- Hjemvendt - (2001)
References
edit- ^ "Danmarks dyreste dokumentarfilm". www.avm.dk. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Web TV: Bag om Blekingegadebanden". SE og HØR (in Danish). Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Blekingegadebandens nye ofre". Information.
- ^ "Eric Kress". 2015-02-12. Archived from the original on 2015-02-12. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ Staff Reports. "RiverRun International Film Festival announces jury awards for this year's festival". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "RiverRun International Film Festival - Awards". RiverRun International Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "The 2015 Amanda nominations". Den Norske Filmfestivalen i Haugesund. 2015-06-17. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "The 79th Academy Awards | 2007". Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
- ^ Lindberg, Kristian (June 11, 2021). "Rasmus Heides nye film bliver jordet – nu giver han svar på tiltale: Ikke respektfuldt over for dem, der kan lide filmen". Berlingske.dk.
- ^ "A Beautiful Curse Archives". postPerspective.
- ^ "Beatles". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema.
