Witold Sobociński, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Polish cinematographer
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Place of Birth: Ozorków, Łódź Voivodeship, Poland
About Witold Sobociński
- Witold Sobocinski (Polish pronunciation: ['vit?lt s?b?'t??i?sk?i]; 15 October 1929 – 19 November 2018) was a Polish cinematographer, academic teacher as well as former jazz musician.
- Sobocinski was a graduate of the renowned National Film School in Lódz.
- While in college, he was a member of the pioneer jazz band Melomani, in which he played the drums. After graduation, he worked with Polish Television and Film Studios Czolowka, as a cameraman.
- In 1967 he debuted as a cinematographer.
- Sobocinski cooperated with several notable directors, including Andrzej Wajda, Krzysztof Zanussi and Roman Polanski.
- Beginning in 1980, he was a lecturer at the Film School in Lódz.
- Sobocinski was awarded several prizes; he also co-produced a number of notable movies. His son Piotr Sobocinski (1958 – 2001) was also a cinematographer.
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