Allen Daviau
Biography: Allen Daviau (June 14, 1942 – April 15, 2020) was an American cinematographer known for his collaborations with Steven Spielberg work on E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Color Purple (1985), and Empire of the Sun (1987). He received five Academy Award nominations and two British Academy Film Award nominations, with one win. In addition to his work in film, Daviau served as Cinematographer-in-Residence at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 14, 1942
Deathday: April 15, 2020
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The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
1996-10-01
The Making of 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'
Overview: A behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Steven Spielberg's 1982 film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial."
Genres: Documentary Family Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-01
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Citizen Steve
1987-01-01
Citizen Steve
Overview: On the occasion of the 40th birthday of the almighty filmmaker Steven Allan Spielberg, inquisitive reporter Clip Maxwell attempts to uncover the truth behind his undisputed rise to the throne of the Amblin Empire.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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The Informer: Out of the Fog
2006-06-05
The Informer: Out of the Fog
Overview: This is a special feature included on the DVD for "The Informer"--a film John Ford made for RKO and which was released in 1935. Victor McLaglen received the Oscar for best actor for this film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-05
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No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
2009-01-11
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos
Overview: The artistry, triumph and lifelong friendship of the great cinematographers Laszlo Kovacs and Vilmos Zsigmond. With film school equipment, they shoot the Soviet crackdown of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. As refugees they struggle in Hollywood, finally breaking into the mainstream with their pivotal contribution to the "American New Wave."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-01-11
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Visions of Light
1992-09-17
Visions of Light
Overview: Cameramen and women discuss the craft and art of cinematography and of the "DP" (the director of photography), illustrating their points with clips from 100 films, from Birth of a Nation to Do the Right Thing. Themes: the DP tells people where to look; changes in movies (the arrival of sound, color, and wide screens) required creative responses from DPs; and, these artisans constantly invent new equipment and try new things, with wonderful results. The narration takes us through the identifiable studio styles of the 30s, the emergence of noir, the New York look, and the impact of Europeans. Citizen Kane, The Conformist, and Gordon Willis get special attention.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-17
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The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
2005-10-25
The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz
Overview: "The Art of Imagination: A Tribute to Oz" - a featurette narrated by Sydney Pollack.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-25
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The 'E.T.' Journals
2012-10-09
The 'E.T.' Journals
Overview: The following documentary is composed exclusively of original behind-the-scenes footage shot during the production of "E.T." in 1981. It follows the order of the scenes as they appear in the film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-10-09
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Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
2011-11-22
Lost Forever: The Art of Film Preservation
Overview: This documentary short takes you inside the fascinating world of film preservation and restoration.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-11-22
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Frank Capra's American Dream
1997-01-01
Frank Capra's American Dream
Overview: A documentary looking at the life and career of film director Frank Capra. Hosted by Ron Howard.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?
1995-08-28
Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?
Overview: This provacative FOX Network "prime time" television special investigates the purported "Alien Autopsy" footage that was allegedly filmed by the United States military after the legendary UFO crash near Roswell, New Mexico in 1947.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-08-28
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Cinematographer Style
2006-06-25
Cinematographer Style
Overview: 110 of the world's top cinematographers discuss the art of how and why films look the way they do.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-06-25
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Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
2008-09-23
Emulsional Rescue: Revealing 'The Godfather'
Overview: We hear from Coppola, Spielberg, director of photography Gordon Willis, consulting restoration cinematographer Allen Daviau, film archivist Robert A. Harris, Paramount Post Production executive VP Martin Cohen, MPI senior technical advisor Daniel Rosen, MPI scanning technician Chris Gillaspie, senior digital artist Steven A. Sanchez, digital artist Valerie V. McMahon, and MPI technical director and senior colorist Jan Yarbrough as they offer interesting facts about the original cinematography, details on the restoration of the three films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-23
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The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
2006-12-12
The Road to Damascus: The Reinvention of Bugsy Siegel
Overview: Retrospective documentary of the film "Bugsy"
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-12
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