OSCAR: ALL 'BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY' WINNERS (1967-2021)

[@joelgunner634]

Both of Villeneuve’s contributions here are massively well-deserved. I could watch Dune/BR49 daily.

[@matthewlang8948]

I agrea. Villeneuve is such an under-rated director/filmmaker.

[@perc3569]

He doesn't miss

[@jameslymanirving]

those films have two different cinematographers

[@fuji8088]

not villeneuve but roger deakins and greg fraser you mean

[@xulqarnaen]

​@@fuji8088 the director plays s huge part in the cinematography of a movie

[@drad_0971]

Interstellar had one of the best cinematography, it was damn stunning seeing that black hole

[@jonahaskelandsviknes2178]

😬

[@nadheem420]

Compared to the ones on the list? Nah man, it was just above average

[@matheussanthiago9685]

​​@@nadheem420it literally helped to further our collective understanding of the universe developing not one, but two scientific papers Not a single other movie in history have done the same But sure buddy whatever makes you feel superior

[@nadheem420]

@@matheussanthiago9685 what the hell are you even talking about, Interstellar just showcased works of famous scientists like Stephen Hawking and Einstein. What do you mean it developed studies, are you dreaming, and what does science even have to do with cinematography even though your point was wrong. It was a beautiful movie but even dune is way more realistic about the future, though not about science but rather about politics and human nature in the future. People like you won't even know science and think Interstellar is some scientific achievement and praise it in the wrong way

[@axar9905]

@@matheussanthiago9685 how many movies u watched? Interstellar is just the most overrated movie in the world. U should recover ‘2001’ or ‘Solaris’ and maybe u could change ur mind, or at least u could see how to direct (seriously) a sci-fi movie.

[@MM-jc7uv]

The revenant and Blade runner 2049 are probably the 2 most beautiful films I’ve ever seen. Wish I saw them in theatres

[@RaininHell]

Id add Dune too. Purely amazing how the scenery and the music of Hans Zimmer interact.

[@mrmr4622]

Blade runner 2049 is one of my favourite movies period. Was lucky to see it in a theatre, although I wish I could see it in IMAX, that would be quite an experience

[@alexandermaxwellnox887]

What about drive and joker? I think they're a pretty stunning

[@MM-jc7uv]

@@alexandermaxwellnox887 sure but not on the level of those two

[@josiahp.6960]

I saw both of them. Blade Runner 2049 felt like the biggest thing I'd ever seen. The shots and the sound were masterful.

[@Harryyvv]

It saddens me that not even 1 wong kar wai movie won an Oscar, his every movie is visually striking

[@igorsilva3657]

Wong Kar Wai is a genius. Sadly, he only has 1 shortlisted with Grandmaster This only happenedl 'cause of Harvey Weistein "helped" the movie in US, and he made Wong cut 20 minutes of the movie. Wong Kar Wai is bigger than this.

[@aptdccvii]

exactly !! he's my fav director for the beauty in his movies

[@kitmanc7759]

Christopher Doyle deserves the credit

[@Harryyvv]

@@kitmanc7759 He most definitely does, A master at his work

[@liltick102]

Tru

[@robinbaxter3055]

Watching this video reminds me of how much I love films

[@anonymous891]

Don't get me wrong i don't want to promote this but please if possible anytime check out an indian movie named qala and see its cinematography and lighting. Its the most gorgeous movie i have ever seen unfortunately highly underrated, hope u see it sometime.

[@New_10-97]

Let me see that brthr.❤​@@anonymous891

[@jxomxo]

Days of Heaven is one of the most deserved wins in the Academy's history. The whole story is told in its ethereal images. Not to mention Morricone's equally gorgeous music to accompany it.

[@liltick102]

The fire scene is incredible. Other picks made more of an impression on me, but indeed it’s, a total masterpiece visually..

[@rishiwinner8561]

Nestor almendros 😌 legend

[@martinconte3101]

Bonnie & Clyde-- Burnett Guffey Romeo & Juliet-- Pasqualino De Santis Butch Cassidy-- Conrad Hall Ryan's Daughter-- Freddie Young Fiddler on the Roof-- Oswald Morris Cabaret--Geoffrey Unsworth Cries and Whispers--Sven Nykvist The Towering Inferno--Fred J. Koenekamp and Joseph Biroc Barry Lyndon-- John Alcott Bound for Glory-- Haskell Wexler Close Encounters of the Third Kind-- Vilmos Zsigmond Days of Heaven--Nestor Almendros Apocalypse Now--Vittorio Storaro Tess-- Geoffrey Unsworth and Ghislain Cloquet Reds--Vittorio Storaro Gandhi--Barry Williams and Ronnie Taylor Fanny and Alexander--Sven Nykvist The Killing Fields-- Chris Menges Out of Africa--David Watkin The Mission--Chris Menges The Last Emperor--Vittorio Storaro Mississippi Burning--Peter Biziou Glory--Freddie Francis Dances with Wolves--Dean Semler JFK--Robert Richardson Schindler's List--Janusz Kaminski Legends of the Fall--John Toll Braveheart--John Toll The English Patient-- John Seale Titanic--Russell Carpenter Saving Private Ryan--Janusz Kaminski American Beauty--Conrad L. Hall Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon-- Peter Pau The Lord of the Rings, Fellowship--Andrew Lesnie Road to Perdition--Conrad Hall Master and Commander--Russell Boyd The Aviator--Robert Richardson Memoirs of a Geisha--Dion Beebe Pan's Labyrinth--Guillermo Navarro There will be Blood--Robert Elswit Slumdog Millionaire--Anthony Dod Mantle Avatar--Mauro Fiore Inception--Wally Pfister Hugo--Robert Richardson Life of Pi--Claudio Miranda Gravity--Emmanuel Lubezki Birdman--Emmanuel Lubezki The Revenant--Emmanuel Lubezki La La Land--Linus Sandgren Blade Runner 2049--Roger Deakins Roma--Alfonso Cuaron 1917--Roger Deakins Mank--Erik Messerschmidt Dune--Greg Fraser

[@P.inkuuu]

omg thanks for this

[@anjneyrai]

​@@P.inkuuuthanks

[@mbbsboi7248]

It’s insane Emmanuel Lubezki won three Oscars in a row for this category

[@SaiRocks24]

Fku

[@ihacksushi7194]

wasnt dune denis villenuve sometinhg?

[@skwagskateswag]

This video made me realize that my dad subconsciously created my intense, deep love for cinematography. Nearly every movie on this list was one my dad had watched with me, usually to my mother's distain, but I'm SO happy he did. He's the reason I do what I do. I had a transformative experience watching this.

[@adityasharma2380]

What do you do bro

[@Cofarl]

Well that is simply beautiful 😊

[@GreenFalcon926]

The Revenant has some of the greatest camera work I've ever seen in a movie. Truly remarkable.

[@darinherrick9224]

Try some of Orion Welles or John Ford, Kurosawa sometime.

[@jesustovar2549]

The cinematography on many pre-2000 movies is amazing, what good cameras they had back then, I love movies from the 70s, 80s and 90s that still look current, coupled with a good script, good direction and acting you have a movie that has aged well or hasn't aged. Some of my favorite movies here are: Bonnie and Clyde Barry Lyndon, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Apocalypse Now, Out of Africa, The Mission, Dances with Wolves, A River Runs Through It, JFK, Schindler's List, Legends of the Fall, Titanic, American Beauty, LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring, Master and Commander, The Aviator, Memoirs of a Geisha, There Will Be Blood, Birdman, Blade Runner 2049, and finally Dune did an amazing job with cinematography.

[@jay-ki6ie]

they were alright

[@di3486]

The 90s were absolutely glorious.

[@kdreamscosmos4279]

Because of the use of films(physical) were used back then.

[@Harrys.Truman-fanpage]

@@kdreamscosmos4279I think digital cameras aren’t the problem nowadays, people just think because their camera is digital that the cinematography doesn’t require effort.

[@ccanezz]

Wow! Leonardo has been in so many of these films! Never realized!

[@Summer_burt]

He’s the great cinematic artist

[@gabrielkinsel4345]

If there is one category in the Oscar’s that is always right, it’s this one. I think we as a society have grown away from the art of film and forgot what it started as, and what it means to us. It became the moving picture, a picture that not only can capture our story in real time, but we can artistically and dramatically portray real and fictional moments with out words. To capture a person walking through a meadow, the landscape of a city torn apart by war, alien life thriving in the depths of space. This category; the art of cinematography is the truest form and truest art of film. It is simply capturing the spectacle and greatness of setting and scene of a film in all of its beauty gleaming of unsophistication in that moment to generalize hours of art. Truly, the category of cinematography amazes me and is the art.

[@chetbakerfan8559]

Beautifully described. Though I think that said films are still being made, only they’re harder to find. Commercialized movies overshadow good, or even amazing films that actually have a deeper meaning. It’s a shame that an art form like this is exploited by media giants like Disney.

[@dominicquintana7363]

the batman robbed

[@kdreamscosmos4279]

@@dominicquintana7363 I agree

[@bennettoreilly]

I’m sorry, 2001: A Space Odyssey not winning in 1969 is so far from right

[@ClassicalMusic2002]

While I don't know about always, because obviously art is subjective and the Oscar's have been going far too long to be batting 1000, I do think they've gotten it right more than most categories have.

[@FoxdayMusic]

Sometimes I just come back to watch this for the vibe. Perfect music and editing.

[@anonymous891]

What's the name of music? I am in love with it

[@colinbell2983]

The flare sequence from 1917 is probably the most visually stunning scene I've ever seen. Highly deserved win.

[@johnnystob4037]

I care ab this category more than any other, more than best picture. These are the best pictures in my mind.

[@JeffreyDeCristofaro]

During a summer filmmaking course at NC-School of the Arts back in 2003, we were shown THE MISSION as part of our understanding of the art of cinematography. As far as favorite cinematographers of mine are concerned, John Toll, Vilmos Zsigmond, and Emmanuel Lebezski are among my Top Ten.

[@pranit_2.0]

9:41 that's cool, different characters same actor! It looks like They're looking at each other!

[@solarfury495]

Being part of the new generation I didn't know movies this old could look so beautiful. Definitely giving some them a try after the video!

[@thevintageplaylist7191]

My heart skipped a beat when we got to la la land. Such perfection...

[@brendan9868]

Actually surprised Lord of the Rings only won it once. Those movies are gorgeous and have stood strong to the test of time

[@ClassicalMusic2002]

What's even more astounding is that it was only nominated *once!* It boggles my mind how they award the first film in the category then never nominated it again. Return of the King easily should have won that Oscar (which would've made it the most awarded film at the Oscar's ever).

[@chaosthebaryonyx6344]

I think return of the king had incredible cinematography. Almost on par with the fellowship. I love the shot of the nazgul diving from the clouds towards minas tirith

[@ClassicalMusic2002]

@@chaosthebaryonyx6344 Honestly that whole 'Siege of Gondor' sequence is one of the most electrifying bits of film I have ever seen, from the score to the cinematography, it's all just cinematic perfection. For me, the lighting of the beacons is a great example of ROTK's cinematography.

[@MajorMlgNoob]

​@@ClassicalMusic2002 nah Master and Commander is great

[@ClassicalMusic2002]

@@MajorMlgNoob oh I love master and commander but Return of the King DEFINITELY deserved a cinematography nomination

[@kallekroll]

Apocalypse Now is the best movie of all time in my opinion, such a masterpiece and beautifully shot

[@picturesquelife4175]

Thank you for this beautiful video! I got reminded of some of the masterpieces that I watched and that I would like to rewatch sometime again :) Great music too!

[@Daltonichols]

2001: Space Odyssey should of definitely won the Oscar.

[@ollieacres5736]

Apocalypse Now is lightyears ahead of the others

[@CarlosAugustoScalassaraPrando]

nope

[@eliassettbassett643]

Not better than Barry Lyndon

[@Zaz5y]

So true actually

[@TheSaltydog07]

David Lean

[@TheSaltydog07]

@@eliassettbassett643 exquisite

[@TJMcDonough]

Now we can probably add All Quiet on The Western Front to the list since Maverick is not up for Cinematography.

[@violetfolgi]

How brilliant of Alejando Iñarritú (and his cinematographer!) to win Best Cinematography two years in a row with Birdman and The Revenant!

[@dubefest]

well, technically that’d be emmanuel lubezki who won ;)

[@MajorMlgNoob]

Lubezki shot Gravity in 2013 as well so it was 3 in a row for him

[@helloworld-sl2lw]

Lubezki won 3 in a row, in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

[@ABannerSoftly]

isn't it funny that if you did the same video with best picture winners I wouldn't be nearly as moved as I was know. Barry Lyndon, There Will Be Blood, Master and Commander, etc. Good stuff, tyvm

[@vgcuts]

This video exists🤠

[@Chrisledelord]

Would be nice to include the name of the masters behind the masterpieces.

[@vgcuts]

Damn, sounds like a good idea🤔 but it would take too much space for a text

[@JendralHizuPung]

@@vgcuts you can write their names in the description, so we (cinematography lovers) can check their other works on IMDB or Wiki,,,, btw, thanks for collecting it in 1 video

[@anaelisajacobo9328]

@@vgcuts Maybe captions could be useful for that

[@UncleChubbz]

​@@vgcuts could always put their names at the top and the movie at the bottom

[@lordofpopcorn1309]

​@@UncleChubbzOr put the other stuff more to the left and the Name more to the right

[@Secretlyanothername]

Beautiful compilation, I appreciate the work here. It's interesting just how many of these films are 'historical epics', from Days of Heaven, to The English Patient, to The Revenant and 1917, and how many of them are in grand outdoor locations with incredible light. Even the stylised wuxia film Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is set in a historical China. It's not until you get to the 2010s that the present and future begin to dominate, with La La Land, Gravity, Bladerunner 2049, Birdman, Dune, and Inception.

[@annavogel7256]

Yes I was struck by how many of these movies I knew only from being shown them in history class.

[@NemoPraeciliditum]

Got an Oppenheimer ad for this...

[@carlevarino]

Is amazing how digital era, bring us more details and light, I love 35mm but men look that colours

[@birajsingha9879]

Most of the films listed here, i solely watched it for the stunning cinematography, specially Days of Heaven (1978) by Terrence Mallick. It was so stunning to see all those simple but breathtaking views 🤩🔥

[@zenntron7172]

not having interstellar in there but having gravity was an unforgivable sin

[@charlesburns7391]

Gravity is the equivalent to a video game tech demo. It only exists to flex CGI skills, and win a few awards

[@julianseng4037]

Amazing montage. Cinematography is my fav Oscar category. Where’s the name? People only remember the directors. Cinematographers are so important for all movies

[@Cadence733]

'The Assassination of Jesse James...' should have been up there. Stunning. No Country for Old Men also has it's moments- I think it was the same cinematographer on both coming to think about it.

[@MajorMlgNoob]

Yeah Deakins did both Also Fargo, Sicario, Prisoners, The Shawshank Redemption, Jarhead, Skyfall, and his 2 Oscar winners here (Blade Runner 2049 & 1917) Works a lot with the Coen Brothers & Sam Mendes

[@Cadence733]

@@MajorMlgNoob ok wow I didn't realise that he did all those films too. Sicario has a similar look/feel to No Country at times but could be due to the similar setting.

[@got_lucky7683]

Dune was one of the most beautifully lit movies I've ever seen!

[@zachsutton6195]

Very nice job with this one

[@いぎり]

This music is so good. It makes this youtube movie emotional.

[@vgcuts]

Thanks😌

[@gregpatterson9503]

A lot of all time great cinematographers and beautiful movies. I have been lucky to have worked on a couple of these films and with twenty of these cinematographers over the last 45 years. 2 have won three, 4 have won two.

[@vgcuts]

@@gregpatterson9503 wow😲

[@Samuraevama]

Спасибо за подборку этих гениальных кадров!

[@UNKnoWN-ti5vk]

Barry Lyndon looks like it's a portrait, it's so beautiful the Background in the nature the indoor candle lightning, so beautiful.

[@mdzahidhasan8445]

Every school needs teachers like you. So that, student can learn and understand before time runs out.

[@chr0me2]

2 Ryan Gosling movies in a row... literally me

[@risk5riskmks93]

The names of the cinematographers would have been great, but otherwise a wonderful representation. Thank you.

[@fan-person-forever5458]

wow thats a lot of historical films! specially in the beggining!

[@explorer8741]

Thanks for the compilation. Would have been good, if the Cinematographer names are also mentioned in the video along with the movie. They deserve the credit. The selection of music is excellent. Mind soothing while watching the video.

[@lifeinvignettes_]

The music in this video is taking me to another world. 💜

[@vishalgashokraj7901]

Name of the music plz

[@lifeinvignettes_]

​@@vishalgashokraj7901 moher winds

[@lovelyperspective01]

Thank you!

[@igorsilva3657]

For me, they should've won: Amelie Poulain in 2002 Tree of Life in 2012 Tragedy of Macbeth in 2022

[@systummhanger8216]

Tree of life released in 2011

[@igorsilva3657]

@@systummhanger8216 Yes. And it was nominee in Oscar 2012.

[@systummhanger8216]

@@igorsilva3657 oh right , 2011's oscars are held in 2012 . Sorry for the confusion

[@ras_732]

As much as I liked Macbeth, Dune was too overwhelmingly mesmerising.

[@igorsilva3657]

@@ras_732 it is. But Bruno Delbonnel's work in Tragedy of Macbeth is another level. He made the iconic imagery that was essential for the type movie that Tragedy of Macbeth is. But i guess that dont had the right promotion with the guilds and sindicates or the Oscars.

[@rutharambula6320]

amo que tres años seguidos hayan ganado directores mexicanos (2013, 2014 y 2015) y luego otra vez con Roma en 2018 claro, sin olvidarse del laberinto del fauno de Guillermo del Toro🥹 un orgullo que sean mexicanos 🇲🇽

[@yoni5570]

Leonardo DiCaprio has been in A LOT of best-cinematography-winners.

[@hourglasstv01]

They are very deserving of that honor

[@GuarinoPablo]

Great job

[@0912sooli]

Soem of these won just cause they were also nominated in other categories

[@shakibmir493]

quality video with quality background sound....

[@JayBuff19]

DI timing and visfx sure have changed the category.

[@Red.Butterfly]

Prolly the only category in Oscars that I mostly agree with every win

[@ManishPt-IN]

Very valuable.. Thankyou

[@ToriHiragana]

Berry Lyndon, Cries and Whispers, Apocalypse Now, and Days Of Heaven are the the most deserving films on this List

[@mrmeeseeks2534]

How did 2001 not get the Oscar

[@moviemaniac14]

The fact that it wasn't even nominated is the crazier thing. At least the cinematographer himself would go onto win 2 Oscars in the future (one of them posthumously).

[@mrmeeseeks2534]

@@moviemaniac14 utter disappointment from the academy

[@VihaanBelani]

The critics bashed the film pretty bad when it was released

[@piyush0092]

@@VihaanBelani it definitely wasn't bashed, and won for best visual effects.

[@anonymous891]

Beautiful editing, mesmerizing sound and a cup of coffee while wacthing this what else do u need to feel your life being full filled seeing all stunning shots in one roof!!

[@Rayfano1002]

The Last Samurai not winning in 2003 is a crime! Holy...

[@marcuslee74239]

Dances with wolves will always be the best cinematography for me.

[@BetterPlay]

really wish i couldve seen dune in theaters

[@alfredgeorge8214]

Apocalypse now still looks like it could have been made yesterday!

[@mobinulislam2127]

2014 oscar for best cinematography should have been given to interstellar tbh 😩

[@waleeed9495]

Surprised not to see interstellar here and not even the any of dark knight series here

[@iago9711]

We really lost the plot in the mid 2000s / early 2010s. A lot of those best cinematography winner were actually just CGI heavy generic crap. But we were way too dazzled by it.

[@bluesilkdesigns]

Would've been nice to have the name of the cinematographers 😂

[@rei-tj7oz]

I love this art way so so much

[@chetbakerfan8559]

Probably should watch all of ‘em.

[@vladanila]

this year (2023) its gonna be Oppenheimer for sure!

[@ShadowDolphn]

Sad that I haven’t seen one comment mentioning Martin Scorsese’s film “Silence”. It’s an overlooked masterpiece.

[@MosesMatsepane]

Dune and Blade Runner were just perfect.

[@emilianobolado7763]

The fact that Lawrence of Arabia and Godfather I&II didn’t win is a travesty

[@drdavid1963]

Lawrence of Arabia did win - in 1962

[@dora1980]

The Mission , from 1986, with Robert De Niro and Jeremy Irons is a great film.It's been many years since I saw in the '90s, it feels like yesterday.

[@squidward3446]

My favorite was the 1917 hit “2019.” It looks a century ahead of its time.

[@Gonoguchi]

Decision to leave has stunning cinematography and still no nomination sad

[@daviez7]

En 1982 le robarón el oscar a Blade Runner, al día de hoy se sigue viendo increíble

[@paulinayexannihtorres1709]

O Que Bueno Porque Vangelis No Vino al Oscar Por Mejor Banda Sonora De Caros De Fuego

[@speedman6045]

6:52 inrajet + background burning+water around it reflecting fire+ people are blowing fire in background 8:56 9:19

[@山田太郎-j1j4i]

Apocalypse Now is a great movie .

[@sebastianbermudez4081]

I was thinking the most visually striking films were ahead of their times and were not considered in that time. You can see the Academy has a standard, most of the films from 90's and back kinda have certain uniformity (there are exceptions of course). I'm glad today there's a more diverse cinematography in the Oscars.

[@kneeshiddho]

Most artistic cinematography: From 1975 to 1979

[@ink888]

1917 is absolutely stunning. Going to the movies without knowing a single thing about it and by the time the 10:26 scene comes up i had a feeling something is not right (meaning i will absolutely weep at some point in the movie, and i did lol)

[@moamr8472]

i haven't seen it, but i watched all quiet on the western front. which is better from your pov.

[@GuineaPigEveryday]

1917 i felt was a bit too gimmicky, the story is really quite bare, and it depends entirely on the spectacle of a 'oner', which too many films are trying to imitate now, and doesn't really stand the test of time. That said, there's no doubt that the practical feats of the movie is very much worth the praise it got, but thats really its one feature.

[@mbbsboi7248]

@@moamr8472I have watched both and imo All Quiet on the Western Front has better cinematography. It portrays war in its most brutal form.

[@moamr8472]

@@mbbsboi7248 it was so depressing that i regret watching it but still it was so well made that i want to watch it again but dont think i should

[@Tarkovskij21]

Fanny and Alexander is out of this world.

[@bottlesforever]

2001: A Space Odyssey not being here just shows how ahead of his time Kubrick was...

[@soearadirimovie2685]

The 60s to 80s is surprisingly Gorgeous...

[@ibereguimaraes5067]

I'm always scared by these types of videos because the years are going by so fast the movies from 2000 seem like they were released the other day but it's been more than 10 or 20 years....scary

[@michaelz9892]

How did "Tree of Life " NOT win?

[@callumraza5046]

How did The New World not win too

[@musicaepica63]

En 2011 merecía el Oscar The tree of life, de Terrence Malick.

[@TheCynicalNihilist]

Emmanuel Lubezki won 3 consecutively and the most out of this list

[@cleigh113]

"A Hidden Life" 2019 was the most deserving in this category - anyting by Terrence Malick.

[@generixo]

definitely not the best cinema has to offer, still some legendary ones like apocalypse now, there will be blood and barry lyndon 👍🏾

[@generixo]

and chivo lubezki three years in a row !!

[@glenmale1748]

@@generixo I think the Academy might disagree with you'😀

[@iLuvBeeb]

It’s sad not even one back to the future movie was in there

[@ContractorLighting]

the music is beautiful

[@louchretien213]

Beautiful video! But I find sad that you didn't put the names of these films' cinematographers... It's their prize and their job, after all...

[@Thretau]

Road to Perdition is just incredible movie to look at. Conrad L. Hall was a master behind camera.

[@MajorMlgNoob]

Sam Mendes out here working with just him and Roger Deakins

[@premierequick]

A shout out to the Colorists of the world that help to make the cinematographers work shine.

[@GuarinoPablo]

Beautiful music

[@hugoven]

the text font at the beggining is kind of a mood killer lol