Cinematographer John A. Alonzo was one of the driving creative forces in the resurgence of expressionistic American movies of the late 1960s and '70s. Director Axel Schill's documentary explores Alonzo's work on key films of that era and beyond. Clips from Chinatown, Scarface, Internal Affairs and other movies accompany interviews with stars such as Richard Dreyfuss, Sally Field and contemporary cinematographer Haskell Wexler.
Cinematography
Alonzo's own footage is the real star here.
Direction
Schill lets the images breathe, thankfully.
Director
Axel Schill
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alonzo was the first Mexican-American cinematographer admitted to the ASC, in 1969.
He famously lit Chinatown's night scenes with practical streetlights only—no movie lights—a gamble that defined neo-noir's look.
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