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Thomas Vámos

Known for

Cinematography

Born

September 21, 1938 (age 88)

Birthplace

Budapest, Hungary

Biography

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.

Best known work

The Gate

The Gate

1987
The Peanut Butter Solution

The Peanut Butter Solution

1985
You

You

1963
Being at Home with Claude

Being at Home with Claude

1992
Straight to the Heart

Straight to the Heart

1969
The Concert

The Concert

1962
The Revolving Doors

The Revolving Doors

1988
Age of Illusions

Age of Illusions

1965
Games of the XXI Olympiad

Games of the XXI Olympiad

1977
Summer With The Ghosts

Summer With The Ghosts

2003

Filmography

  1. 2020

    Eurovision Diaries

    as Self, Camera Operator

  2. 2003

    Summer With The Ghosts

    Director of Photography

  3. 2002

    AsbestosTV

    Director of Photography

  4. 1998

    The Sleep RoomTV

    Director of Photography

  5. 1995

  6. 1994

    Craque la vie!

    Director of Photography

  7. 1994

    The Return of Tommy Tricker

    Director of Photography

  8. 1994

    A Hero's Life

    Director of Photography

  9. 1992

  10. 1991

    Summer of the Colt

    Director of Photography

  11. 1988

    The Revolving Doors

    Director of Photography

  12. 1988

    Le chemin de Damas

    Director of Photography

  13. 1987

    Captive Hearts

    Director of Photography

  14. 1987

    The Gate

    Director of Photography

  15. 1985

    The Peanut Butter Solution

    Director of Photography

  16. 1985

    The Lady of Colours

    Director of Photography

  17. 1984

    Mario

    Director of Photography

  18. 1983

    The Plant

    Camera Operator, Director

  19. 1982

    The Great Chess Movie

    Director of Photography

  20. 1980

    The Juggler

    Director

  21. 1977

  22. 1976

    La fleur aux dents

    Director, Writer

  23. 1974

    Les « troubbes » de Johnny

    Director of Photography

  24. 1973

    O.K.... Laliberté

    Director of Photography

  25. 1972

    L'exil

    Director, Writer

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