Ron Fricke

Ron Fricke is an American film director and cinematographer, considered to be a master of time-lapse photography and large format cinematography. He was the director of photography for "Koyaanisqatsi" (1982) and directed the purely cinematic non-verbal non-narrative feature "Baraka" (1992). He designed and used his own 70mm camera equipment for "Baraka" and his later projects. He also directed the IMAX films "Chronos" (1985) and "Sacred Site" (1986). His most recent work was as cinematographer for parts of the film "". The sequel to "Baraka", "Samsara", is currently in production.

Fricke writes about his work: "I feel that my work has evolved through "Koyaanisqatsi", "Chronos" and "Baraka". Both technically and philosophically I am ready to delve even deeper into my favorite theme: humanity's relationship to the eternal". [http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/fricke.aspx]

Filmography

As Director

*"Chronos" (1985)
*"Sacred Site" (1986)
*"Baraka" (1992)
*"Samsara" (2009)

As Cinematographer

*"Koyaanisqatsi" (1982)
*"Atomic Artist" (1982)
*"Chronos" (1985)
*"Sacred Site" (1986)
*"Baraka" (1992)
*"Samsara" (2009)

ee also

* Godfrey Reggio, director of "Koyaanisqatsi"

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