The BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography was awarded to Pierre Lhomme in 1992 for his visual work on the period drama Maurice. A prolific contributor to French and international cinema throughout the late twentieth century, Lhomme applied his technical expertise across a diverse filmography that spanned over four decades of production history.
Formative Education and Career Origins
Born in 1930 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Lhomme pursued professional training in cinematography at the École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière. He also attended Wittenberg University during his formative years. His early career included collaborations such as the 1960 film Saint-Tropez Blues and the 1962 production Le Joli Mai, which he co-directed alongside Chris Marker.
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Lhomme navigated the shifting landscape of film production during the 1960s and 1970s. His credits during this period include Jean-Pierre Melville’s L'Armée des ombres and Jean Eustache’s La Maman et la putain. He frequently collaborated with directors such as Jean-Paul Rappeneau, Patrice Chéreau, and James Ivory. His work during these decades earned him multiple nominations for the César Award for Best Photography, specifically for his efforts on La Chair de l'orchidée, Dites-lui que je l'aime, and Judith Therpauve.
International Recognition and Later Works
In the later stages of his career, Lhomme secured significant acclaim for his visual contributions to costume dramas and character-focused narratives. He received César Awards for his cinematography on Cyrano de Bergerac in 1990 and Camille Claudel in 1988. His work on the 1990 Cyrano de Bergerac also secured him the BAFTA BSC Award. His final film credits include the 2002 production Le Divorce.
Honours and Legacy
The French government recognized his contributions to the arts by naming him a Knight of the Legion of Honour in 1989, followed by an advancement to Officer of the Legion of Honour in 1992. Lhomme passed away in 2019 in Arles. Throughout his career, he maintained professional roles as a cinematographer, director, photographer, and screenwriter.
Fast facts
- Born: 1930, Boulogne-Billancourt
- Died: 2019, Arles
- Citizenship: France
- Education: École nationale supérieure Louis-Lumière; Wittenberg University
- 1992 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography winner
- Knight of the Legion of Honour: 1989
- Officer of the Legion of Honour: 1992
Questions readers ask
What major awards did Pierre Lhomme receive?
He received the BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography in 1992, as well as two César Awards for Best Photography for his work on Camille Claudel and Cyrano de Bergerac.
Which roles did Pierre Lhomme hold in the film industry?
He worked as a cinematographer, screenwriter, photographer, and director.
Achievements
- Knight of the Legion of Honour — 1989
- Officer of the Legion of Honour — 1992
- BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography — 1992
- Worked as cinematographer, screenwriter and photographer
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