Description: (Cinematographer)
Vilmos Zsigmond was a Hungarian-American cinematographer who played a significant role in shaping the visual style of American films during the 1970s. He was a prominent figure in the American New Wave movement and collaborated with esteemed directors such as Robert Altman, Steven Spielberg, Brian De Palma, Michael Cimino, and Woody Allen. Zsigmond's impressive portfolio includes acclaimed films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind and The Deer Hunter, which garnered him multiple prestigious accolades. His outstanding contributions to cinematography were recognized by the American Society of Cinematographers and the International Cinematographers Guild.