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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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 😊

[@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

[@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.

[@zainulabdin1720]

Alpha movie 🍿🎥❤is must watch

[@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

[@johnnystob4037]

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

[@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

[@erikagigstad9604]

@@anonymous891 moher winds, by David Arkenstone.

[@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.

[@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🤠

[@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!

[@asmrlistener8552]

Make sure to watch Lawrence of Arabia from 1962!

[@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!

[@colinbell2983]

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

[@kallekroll]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@pranit_2.0]

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

[@thevintageplaylist7191]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@risk5riskmks93]

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

[@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😲

[@zachsutton6195]

Very nice job with this one

[@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

[@Samuraevama]

Спасибо за подборку этих гениальных кадров!

[@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 🤩🔥

[@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.

[@いぎり]

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

[@vgcuts]

Thanks😌

[@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

[@shakibmir493]

quality video with quality background sound....

[@carlevarino]

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

[@mdzahidhasan8445]

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

[@lifeinvignettes_]

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

[@vishalgashokraj7901]

Name of the music plz

[@lifeinvignettes_]

​@@vishalgashokraj7901 moher winds

[@got_lucky7683]

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

[@fan-person-forever5458]

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

[@Daltonichols]

2001: Space Odyssey should of definitely won the Oscar.

[@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.

[@Red.Butterfly]

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

[@lovelyperspective01]

Thank you!

[@ManishPt-IN]

Very valuable.. Thankyou

[@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 🇲🇽

[@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!!

[@hourglasstv01]

They are very deserving of that honor

[@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

[@GuarinoPablo]

Great job

[@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...

[@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

[@TJMcDonough]

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

[@NemoPraeciliditum]

Got an Oppenheimer ad for this...

[@rei-tj7oz]

I love this art way so so much

[@ToriHiragana]

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

[@yoni5570]

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

[@chr0me2]

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

[@ContractorLighting]

the music is beautiful

[@chetbakerfan8559]

Probably should watch all of ‘em.

[@soearadirimovie2685]

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

[@Rayfano1002]

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

[@JayBuff19]

DI timing and visfx sure have changed the category.

[@BetterPlay]

really wish i couldve seen dune in theaters

[@Tarkovskij21]

Fanny and Alexander is out of this world.

[@marcuslee74239]

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

[@rajurajamani7171]

Masterpiece each frame....

[@CinemaaPeakedHere]

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

[@jillfromatlanta427]

Roger Deakins...many times over. The best

[@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

[@MosesMatsepane]

Dune and Blade Runner were just perfect.

[@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.

[@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.

[@zgdupvpmobile364]

Wow Thx

[@makhloufiyasser8365]

Good job .

[@waleeed9495]

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

[@GuarinoPablo]

Beautiful music

[@alfredgeorge8214]

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

[@JazmineGilliam-s6z]

офигенный ролик

[@squidward3446]

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

[@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

[@Gonoguchi]

Decision to leave has stunning cinematography and still no nomination sad

[@wallacecreed4746]

Crazy that Blade runner and Dune won yet Sicario is Denis's most visually stunning work imo. Any year other than the fricking revenant it is winning

[@MatthewERyan]

Schindler’s List 1917 Avatar In my opinion, the three greatest achievements in cinematography history

[@mobinulislam2127]

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

[@wangdora9203]

Amazing music!

[@nellywouters5939]

Tout des grands films que j'ai presque tous vu avec debelle histoire parfois légendaires aux scénario fabuleux, ou basé sur des histoires vrais... Avec de fabuleux acteurs.🙏👍👌🫶🌈🌏🕊❤️❤️❤️

[@peterspaulding5584]

These are all the true best pictures

[@0912sooli]

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

[@sanemiko5848]

close encounters of third kind was CRAZYY

[@ShadowDolphn]

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

[@premierequick]

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

[@nickoder4374]

thanks

[@vladanila]

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

[@cleigh113]

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

[@solharv7817]

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon is still one of the most beautiful movies I’ve ever seen, well deserved win

[@山田太郎-j1j4i]

Apocalypse Now is a great movie .

[@hugoven]

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

[@shailasingh5684]

cinematography of all movies are really good maximum movies I have seen after platoon and Gandhi