Dick Pope Dies: Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer And Longtime Mike Leigh Collaborator Was 77
deadline.comDick Pope, the veteran British cinematographer best known for his decades-long collaboration with legendary filmmaker Mike Leigh has died.
He was 77. The British Society of Cinematographers confirmed the news Tuesday with a statement. “It is with deepest sadness that we learn of the passing of our friend and colleague Dick Pope BSC,” the statement read. “Dick had a reputation for being a wonderful collaborator and someone who was passionate about the art form of Cinematography.
He was keen to embrace new technologies and ideas while also ensuring the skills and crafts of those that came before him weren’t lost.
To this end ,Dick would guest tutor at schools such as the National Film and Television School.” Pope was born in Bromley, Kent in 1947.
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