Top 10 Cinematographic Masterpieces

October 16, 2010 | Filed under: Hollywood | Posted by: Yajur Kochhar

Cinematography is one of the most important aspect of film making. Capturing the beauty of the shooting locations or to make the sets look classy, a cinematography is a key member in the film making deptt.

So, this is a list of the ten greatest cinematographic masterpieces from Hollywood.

NOTE: These 10 films are based solely on personal opinion and liking. You are free to give your opinion and tell your favorites.

10. L. A Confidential

Nominated for Oscar Best Cinematography ( 1997), Dante Spinotti

9. Schindler’s List

Won Oscar Best Cinematography ( 1993), Janusz Kaminski

8. Lawrence of Arabia

Won Best Cinematography ( 1962), Freddie Young

7. Ben -Hur

Won Best Cinematography( 1959) , Robert Surtees

6. A Passage to India

Nominated Best Cinematography(1984) Ernest Day

5. American Beauty

Won Best Cinematography(1999) Conrad L. Hall

4. Avatar

Won Best Cinematography(2009) Mauro Fiore

3. The Abyss

Nomimated Best Cinematography(1990) Mikael Salomon

2. The Network

Nominated Best Cinematography(1976), Owen Roizman

1. The Godfather Part III

Nominated Oscar Best Cinematography ( 1990 ), Gordon Wills

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