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Cinematographer

Thomas Vámos

Born September 21, 1938 in Budapest, Hungary34 films

Thomas Vámos is a Hungarian-Canadian cinematographer and director renowned for his contributions to Canadian cinema. He began his career in Hungary before emigrating to Canada, where he became a prominent figure in the film industry. Vámos is best known for his work on Being at Home with Claude (1992), a film that earned him a Genie Award nomination for Best Cinematography. His other notable works include La plante (1983) and La fleur aux dents (1976), showcasing his versatility and artistic vision.

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Filmography

34 films
  1. 2020Eurovision DiariesCamera Operator
  2. 2003Summer With The GhostsDirector of Photography
  3. 1994Craque la vie!Director of Photography
  4. 1994The Return of Tommy TrickerDirector of Photography
  5. 1994A Hero's LifeDirector of Photography
  6. 1991Summer of the ColtDirector of Photography
  7. 1988The Revolving DoorsDirector of Photography
  8. 1988Le chemin de DamasDirector of Photography
  9. 1987Captive HeartsDirector of Photography
  10. 1987The GateDirector of Photography
  11. 1985The Peanut Butter SolutionDirector of Photography
  12. 1985The Lady of ColoursDirector of Photography
  13. 1984MarioDirector of Photography
  14. 1983The PlantCamera Operator
  15. 1982The Great Chess MovieDirector of Photography
  16. 1977Games of the XXI OlympiadCamera Operator
  17. 1974Les « troubbes » de JohnnyDirector of Photography
  18. 1973O.K.... LalibertéDirector of Photography
  19. 1972Le reel du penduDirector of Photography
  20. 1971Mon enfance à MontréalDirector of Photography
  21. 1970Vive la FranceDirector of Photography
  22. 1970Q-Bec My LoveDirector of Photography
  23. 1970Where Are You?Director of Photography
  24. 1969The House of LightDirector of Photography
  25. 1969Straight to the HeartDirector of Photography
  26. 1968Kid SentimentDirector of Photography
  27. 1968Les acadiens de la dispersionCamera Operator
  28. 1967This Is No Time for RomanceDirector of Photography
  29. 1966MinerDirector of Photography
  30. 1965Age of IllusionsDirector of Photography
  31. 1964No Problems in SummerDirector of Photography
  32. 1963YouDirector of Photography
  33. 1962A Theme with VariationsDirector of Photography
  34. 1962The ConcertDirector of Photography