Nestor Almendros

Nestor Almendros

Country

Cuba

Birth - Death

1930 - 1992

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

Academy Award

Description

Film cinematographer, notably for the films 'Kramer vs. Kramer', 'The Blue Lagoon', 'Sophie's Choice', and 'Days of Heaven' (Academy Award, 1979). He is the most nominated Spanish person for Academy Awards. Produced a documentary on Cuba's persecution of gays, 'Mauvaise Conduit' (1984). Died of AIDS.

See Also

• Documentary Filmmakers From the LGBTQ Community

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nestor-Almendros
• https://www.filmcomment.com/article/interview-nestor-almendros/
• https://legacyprojectchicago.org/person/nestor-almendros
• https://filmmakermagazine.com/75888-lessons-in-cinematography-from-nestor-almendros/#.XujKZUVKhPY

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