Gordon Willis

Master of shadow and light, Gordon Willis was born in 1931 in Queens, New York, USA. During his active years of 1969 to 1997, he distinguished himself in the genres of drama and crime, with his most celebrated works including "The Godfather" series and "Annie Hall," for which he received Academy Award nominations. Willis was known for his distinctive, innovative cinematography and his astounding ability to use light and shadow to enhance the narrative and mood of a film.

From the heart, Gordon Willis was not just a cinematographer, but an artist who painted with light and shadow, bringing a depth and vitality to the stories he helped tell.