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Carlo Di Palma(1925-2004)

  • Cinematographer
  • Camera and Electrical Department
  • Director
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Carlo Di Palma
Carlo Di Palma was born on 17 April 1925 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Mighty Aphrodite (1995), Blow-Up (1966) and Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993). He was married to Adriana Chiesa Di Palma. He died on 9 July 2004 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
BornApril 17, 1925
DiedJuly 9, 2004(79)
BornApril 17, 1925
DiedJuly 9, 2004(79)
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  • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
    • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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Known for

Woody Allen and Mira Sorvino in Mighty Aphrodite (1995)
Mighty Aphrodite
7.0
  • Cinematographer(as Carlo DiPalma)
  • 1995
David Hemmings and Veruschka von Lehndorff in Blow-Up (1966)
Blow-Up
7.4
  • Cinematographer(as Carlo di Palma)
  • 1966
Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
Manhattan Murder Mystery
7.3
  • Cinematographer
  • 1993
Monica Vitti in Teresa the Thief (1973)
Teresa the Thief
6.9
  • Director
  • 1973

Credits

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Cinematographer

  • Another World Is Possible (2001)
    Another World Is Possible
    6.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 2001
  • Woody Allen, Demi Moore, Elisabeth Shue, Robin Williams, Kirstie Alley, Billy Crystal, Mariel Hemingway, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Richard Benjamin, Judy Davis, Amy Irving, Tobey Maguire, and Stanley Tucci in Deconstructing Harry (1997)
    Deconstructing Harry
    7.3
    • director of photography (as Carlo DiPalma)
    • 1997
  • Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
    Everyone Says I Love You
    6.7
    • director of photography (as Carlo DiPalma)
    • 1996
  • Woody Allen and Mira Sorvino in Mighty Aphrodite (1995)
    Mighty Aphrodite
    7.0
    • director of photography (as Carlo DiPalma)
    • 1995
  • Woody Allen, Michael J. Fox, Dom DeLuise, and Mayim Bialik in Don't Drink the Water (1994)
    Don't Drink the Water
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Cinematographer (as Carlo DiPalma)
    • 1994
  • Roberto Benigni and Nicoletta Braschi in The Monster (1994)
    The Monster
    7.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 1994
  • John Cusack, Jennifer Tilly, Chazz Palminteri, and Dianne Wiest in Bullets Over Broadway (1994)
    Bullets Over Broadway
    7.4
    • Cinematographer (as Carlo DiPalma)
    • 1994
  • Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
    Manhattan Murder Mystery
    7.3
    • Cinematographer
    • 1993
  • Husbands and Wives (1992)
    Husbands and Wives
    7.5
    • director of photography
    • 1992
  • Woody Allen in Shadows and Fog (1991)
    Shadows and Fog
    6.7
    • director of photography
    • 1991
  • Mia Farrow in Alice (1990)
    Alice
    6.6
    • director of photography
    • 1990
  • 12 Directors for 12 Cities (1989)
    12 Directors for 12 Cities
    6.5
    • Cinematographer (segment "Roma")
    • 1989
  • Mia Farrow in September (1987)
    September
    6.4
    • Cinematographer
    • 1987
  • Bruce Springsteen: Brilliant Disguise (1987)
    Bruce Springsteen: Brilliant Disguise
    6.2
    Music Video
    • Cinematographer
    • 1987
  • Michael J. Fox and Helen Slater in The Secret of My Success (1987)
    The Secret of My Success
    6.5
    • director of photography
    • 1987

Camera and Electrical Department

  • Susan Strasberg and Laurent Terzieff in Kapo (1960)
    Kapo
    7.6
    • photography: second unit
    • 1960
  • Guardatele ma non toccatele (1959)
    Guardatele ma non toccatele
    4.9
    • camera operator
    • 1959
  • Avventura a Capri (1959)
    Avventura a Capri
    4.4
    • camera operator
    • 1959
  • Lacrime di sposa (1955)
    Lacrime di sposa
    5.3
    • assistant camera
    • 1955
  • Tripoli, bel suol d'amore (1954)
    Tripoli, bel suol d'amore
    6.2
    • camera operator
    • 1954
  • Vergine moderna (1954)
    Vergine moderna
    5.1
    • camera operator
    • 1954
  • Lulù (1953)
    Lulù
    5.5
    • camera operator
    • 1953
  • È arrivato l'accordatore (1952)
    È arrivato l'accordatore
    5.6
    • camera operator
    • 1952
  • I morti non pagano tasse (1952)
    I morti non pagano tasse
    5.8
    • camera operator
    • 1952
  • Non è vero... ma ci credo! (1952)
    Non è vero... ma ci credo!
    7.5
    • camera operator
    • 1952
  • Serenata amara (1952)
    Serenata amara
    • camera operator
    • 1952
  • Il capitano di Venezia (1952)
    Il capitano di Venezia
    • camera operator
    • 1952
  • Achtung! Banditi! (1951)
    Achtung! Banditi!
    6.4
    • camera operator
    • 1951
  • Napoleone (1951)
    Napoleone
    6.5
    • camera operator
    • 1951
  • Lamberto Maggiorani and Enzo Staiola in Bicycle Thieves (1948)
    Bicycle Thieves
    8.2
    • focus puller (uncredited)
    • 1948

Director

  • The End (Teleteatro)
    Video
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Farewell to Enrico Berlinguer (1984)
    Farewell to Enrico Berlinguer
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Mimì Bluette... fiore del mio giardino (1976)
    Mimì Bluette... fiore del mio giardino
    5.6
    • Director
    • 1976
  • Claudia Cardinale and Monica Vitti in Blonde in Black Leather (1975)
    Blonde in Black Leather
    5.5
    • Director
    • 1975
  • Monica Vitti in Teresa the Thief (1973)
    Teresa the Thief
    6.9
    • Director
    • 1973

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Charles Brown
  • Born
    • April 17, 1925
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy
  • Died
    • July 9, 2004
    • Rome, Lazio, Italy(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Adriana Chiesa Di Palma? - July 9, 2004 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
    • Valentina Di Palma
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Internationally known for his collaboration with directors Michelangelo Antonioni (notably "Red Desert" and "Blow Up") and Woody Allen (for whom he worked on ten films over a period of ten years). Di Palma received a lifetime achievement award at the European Film Awards in 2003.
  • Trademark
    Cinematographer of many films directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and Woody Allen

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