Emmanuel Lubezki

Emmanuel Lubezki Morgenstern, ASC, AMC (born 1964), better known as Emmanuel Lubezki, is an Mexican cinematographer, known for his groundbreaking techniques and characteristic style. His nickname is "Chivo". Lubezki was born in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of actor Muni Lubezki. He began his career in Mexican film and television productions in the late 1980s, such as the horror-oriented cult series La Hora Marcada (1986). His first American produ... more

Emmanuel Lubezki Morgenstern, ASC, AMC (born 1964), better known as Emmanuel Lubezki, is an Mexican cinematographer, known for his groundbreaking techniques and characteristic style. His nickname is "Chivo". Lubezki was born in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of actor Muni Lubezki. He began his career in Mexican film and television productions in the late 1980s, such as the horror-oriented cult series La Hora Marcada (1986). His first American production was the 1993 independent film Twenty Bucks, which followed the journey of a single twenty-dollar bill. He has worked with fellow Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón in five motion pictures: Sólo con tu Pareja (1991), A Little Princess (1995), Great Expectations (1998), Y tu mamá también (2001), and Children of Men (2006). Lubezki and Cuarón have been friends since they were teenagers and attended the same film school at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Lubezki has also worked with a variety of major directors, including Mike... less