Nicola Pecorini
Nicola Pecorini (born 10 August 1957) is an Italian-born cinematographer.
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Occupation | Cinematographer |
Years active | 1983–present |
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Children | 2 |
Pecorini was born in Milan, Lombardy, Italy. He founded, with Garrett Brown, inventor of the steadicam, the Steadicam Operators Association, Inc. (SOA), in 1988. Pecorini moved to the States in 1993. Since 1997, he has frequently collaborated with critically acclaimed director Terry Gilliam (together they have made Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, The Brothers Grimm, Tideland, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, The Zero Theorem and The Man Who Killed Don Quixote). In 2000, he won Best Cinematography at the San Sebastian International Film Festival for Harrison's Flowers. He is married to British actress Caroline Goodall and has two children, Gemma and Leone. He is blind in one eye.[1]
Filmography
- The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018, director of photography)
- The Zero Theorem (2013, director of photography)
- Ra.One (2011, director of photography)
- The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009, director of photography)
- Postmortem Bliss (2006, director of photography)
- Tideland (2005)
- The Brothers Grimm (2005, additional photographer)
- The Order (2003)
- Poem (2001)
- Harrison's Flowers (2000)
- Rules of Engagement (2000, director of photography)
- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)
- Rhinoceros Hunting in Budapest (1997)
- Tracey Takes On... (1996, director of photography and director of "Health")
Music videos
- "Oh Sailor", Fiona Apple (2005)
- "Pourtant", Vanessa Paradis (2000)
- "Riding With The King", B.B. King & Eric Clapton (2000)
- "Dark Moon", Chris Isaak (1994) (director)