The CV of filmmakers cinematographer Roger Deakins has amassed speaks for itself, with the Coen Brothers, Andrew Dominik, Martin Scorsese, Sam Mendes, Ron Howard, Edward Zwick, Norman Jewison, M. Night Shyamalan, Paul Haggis, John Sayles and David Mamet all utilizing his exceptional talents behind the camera. And certainly we’re big fans. Deakins provided our "Best Shot Of The Year" from Denis Villeneuve‘s "Prisoners" (and he’ll be reteaming with the director on "Sicario"), and we took the time to highlight his 5 Best Films. And today we have another way to appreciate the cinematographer.
A five-minute tribute, "Shadows In The Valley," has emerged online and it’s an evocative summary of Deakins’ work. Utilizing Nick Cave and Warren Ellis‘ "Song For Bob" from "The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford" (which is featured), the video runs through sixteen of Deakins’ films, cutting images from efforts as varied as "Barton Fink," "Kundun," "Revolutionary Road" and "Prisoners." It’s a nice overview, so give it a spin below. [35 MM]