Dante Spinotti

Dante Spinotti

Born: August 22, 1943
in Tolmezzo, Italia
Dante Spinotti, A.S.C., A.I.C. (born 22 August 1943) is an Italian cinematographer and a member of the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is known for his collaborations with directors Michael Mann, Michael Apted, Deon Taylor, and Brett Ratner, and is frequently credited with helping to pioneer the use of high-definition digital video in cinematography. He is a BAFTA Award recipient and two-time Academy Award nominee (for L.A. Confidential and The Insider).

Movies for Dante Spinotti...

Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
Title: Close Encounters with Vilmos Zsigmond
Character: Self
Released: May 13, 2016
Type: Movie
A very special encounter between legendary American cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond and young French director Pierre Filmon. A personal journey with the brightest shadowmaker and his friends.
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Borsalino City
Title: Borsalino City
Character: Self - Cinematographer
Released: April 13, 2016
Type: Movie
The history of the birth of an icon, the Borsalino hat. From the factory where it was conceived in a small Italian town, to the glamorous world of Hollywood.
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Making The Last of the Mohicans
Title: Making The Last of the Mohicans
Character: Self
Released: October 3, 2010
Type: Movie
Interviews with the cast and crew of the 1992 Michael Mann film.
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Michael Mann: Making 'Public Enemies'
Title: Michael Mann: Making 'Public Enemies'
Character: Self
Released: November 10, 2009
Type: Movie
Look behind the scenes at the making of Public Enemies (2009)
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Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential'
Title: Sunlight and Shadow: The Visual Style of 'L.A. Confidential'
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2008
Type: Movie
Curtis Hanson and his behind-the-scenes collaborators reveal the secrets of bringing 1950s Los Angeles to life in unforgettable style.
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Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'
Title: Whatever You Desire: Making 'L.A. Confidential'
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2008
Type: Movie
Director Curtis Hanson and his cast and crew discuss the arduous but rewarding process of creating a modern classic.
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Deception
Title: Deception
Character: Herr Kleiner / Mr. Moretti
Released: April 24, 2008
Type: Movie
As a corporate auditor who works in a number of different offices, Jonathan McQuarry wanders without an anchor among New York's power brokers. A chance meeting with charismatic lawyer Wyatt Bose leads to Jonathan's introduction to The List, an underground sex club. Jonathan begins an affair with a woman known only as S, who introduces Jonathan to a world of treachery and murder.
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The Making of 'Heat'
Title: The Making of 'Heat'
Character: Self
Released: February 22, 2005
Type: Movie
Behind the scenes documentary on the classic Michael Mann heist film.
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Pacino and De Niro: The Conversation
Title: Pacino and De Niro: The Conversation
Character: Self
Released: February 22, 2005
Type: Movie
This short documentary tells about shooting the scene from 'Heat (1995)' where Robert De Niro and Al Pacino meet over a cup of coffee.
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The 'Manhunter' Look: A Conversation with Dante Spinotti
Title: The 'Manhunter' Look: A Conversation with Dante Spinotti
Character: Himself
Released: January 1, 2001
Type: Movie
An interview with Manhunter cinematographer Dante Spinotti.
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Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
Title: Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1998
Type: Movie
Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked. How does the studio industry work? What role does marketing and the hype surrounding the stars play?