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Lubezki

Emmanuel Lubezki, often credited as Chivo Lubezki, is a Mexican cinematographer renowned for his immersive visuals, natural lighting, and long takes. Born in Mexico City in 1964, he has collaborated extensively with directors Terrence Malick, Alfonso Cuarón, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu, shaping several defining films of the 2000s and 2010s.

His filmography includes The New World (2005), Children of Men (2006), The Tree of Life (2011), Gravity

Lubezki is known for prioritizing natural light and practical effects, often employing extended takes and carefully

(2013),
Birdman
(2014),
and
The
Revenant
(2015).
He
has
won
the
Academy
Award
for
Best
Cinematography
three
times:
Gravity,
Birdman,
and
The
Revenant,
becoming
the
first
cinematographer
to
achieve
three
wins
in
this
category.
He
has
also
received
multiple
nominations
and
other
industry
honors
for
his
work.
choreographed
camera
movements
to
create
a
sense
of
realism
and
immediacy.
His
work
on
Gravity
and
The
Revenant,
in
particular,
has
been
noted
for
its
disciplined
use
of
light,
time,
and
space
to
shape
mood
and
narrative.