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Janusz Kamiński
Janusz Zygmunt Kamiński (; born June 27, 1959) is a Polish cinematographer and director. He established a partnership with Steven Spielberg, working as a cinematographer of all of his films since 1993, winning one Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on his holocaust drama '' Schindler's List'', and another one for the World War II epic ''Saving Private Ryan''. Aside from a total of seven Academy Award nominations, he has also received five nominations from the BAFTA Awards, and six from the American Society of Cinematographers. In addition to his collaborations with Spielberg, he has also worked with Cameron Crowe, James L. Brooks, Julian Schnabel and John Krasinski. Kamiński has also worked in the field of directing, first with the horror film ''Lost Souls'' (2000), and the NBC series ''The Event'' (2011) and WE TV series ''The Divide'' (2014). In 2019, the American Society of Cinematographers included ''Schindler's List'' and ''Saving Private Ry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ziębice
Ziębice () is a town in Ząbkowice Śląskie County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It lies on the Oława River, approximately east of Ząbkowice Śląskie and south of the regional capital Wrocław. It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Ziębice. As of 2019, the town has a population of 8,708. History The area became part of the emerging Polish state under its first historic ruler Mieszko I in the 10th century. The town was first mentioned in 1234 under the Old Polish spelling ''Sambice''. This Slavic town was probably destroyed in 1241 during the Mongol invasion of Europe. According to records, a new town under German town law, called ''Munsterberck'' (1253) or ''Sambiz videlicet Munsterberg'' (1268). The town became home of a German-speaking population as the result of Ostsiedlung. As a result of the fragmentation of Poland, it formed part of the duchies of Silesia until 1290, Świdnica until 1322, and afterwards it wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saving Private Ryan
''Saving Private Ryan'' is a 1998 American epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. Set in 1944 in Normandy, France, during World War II, it follows a group of soldiers, led by Captain John Miller ( Tom Hanks), on a mission to locate Private James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon) and bring him home safely after his three brothers have been killed in action. The cast also includes Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore and Jeremy Davies. Inspired by the books of Stephen E. Ambrose and accounts of multiple soldiers in a single family, such as the Niland brothers, being killed in action, Rodat drafted the script, and Paramount Pictures hired him to finish writing it. The project came to the attention of Hanks and Spielberg, whose involvement, due to their previous successes, secured the project's development. Spielberg wanted to make ''Saving Private Ryan'' as authentic as possible and hired Frank Darabont and Scott Frank to do uncredited rewrites based on re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wojciech Jaruzelski
Wojciech Witold Jaruzelski ( ; ; 6 July 1923 – 25 May 2014) was a Polish military general, politician and ''de facto'' leader of the Polish People's Republic from 1981 until 1989. He was the First Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party between 1981 and 1989, making him the last leader of the Polish People's Republic. Jaruzelski served as Prime Minister of Poland, Prime Minister from 1981 to 1985, the Polish Council of State, Chairman of the Council of State from 1985 to 1989 and briefly as President of Poland from 1989 to 1990, when the office of President was restored after 37 years. He was also the last commander-in-chief of the Polish People's Army, which in 1990 became the Polish Armed Forces. Born to Polish nobility in Kurów in eastern (then-central) Poland, Jaruzelski was deported with his family to Siberia by the NKVD after the invasion of Poland. Assigned to forced labour in the Siberian wilderness, he developed photokeratitis which forced him to wear protect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister
A prime minister or chief of cabinet is the head of the cabinet and the leader of the ministers in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary or semi-presidential system. A prime minister is not the head of state, but rather the head of government, serving as the chief of the executive under either a monarch or a president in a republican form of government. In parliamentary systems of government (be they constitutional monarchies or parliamentary republics), the Prime Minister (or occasionally a similar post with a different title, such as the Chancellor of Germany) is the most powerful politician and the functional leader of the state, by virtue of commanding the confidence of the legislature. The head of state is typically a ceremonial officer, though they may exercise reserve powers to check the Prime Minister in unusual situations. Under some presidential systems, such as South Korea and Peru, the prime minister is the leader or the most s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Society Of Cinematographers
The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), founded in Hollywood in 1919, is a cultural, educational, and professional organization that is neither a labor union nor a guild. The society was organized to advance the science and art of cinematography and gather a wide range of cinematographers to discuss techniques and ideas and to advocate for motion pictures as a type of art form. Currently, the president of the ASC is Shelly Johnson. Members use the post-nominal letters "ASC". On the 1920 film titled ''Sand'', cinematographer Joseph H. August, who was an original member of the ASC, became the first individual to have the "ASC" appear after his name on the onscreen credit. Only cinematographers and special effect supervisors can become an ASC member. Basic requirements include being a director of photography for a minimum five out of the last eight years, having a high professional reputation and being recommended by three active or retired ASC members. History In th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Divide (TV Series)
''The Divide'' is a 2014 American legal drama television series created by Richard LaGravenese and Tony Goldwyn that aired on WE TV. The first season consisted of eight hour-long episodes. It premiered on July 16, 2014. On October 30, 2014, the series was canceled. Plot An exploration of morality, ambition, ethics, politics and race in today's justice system as viewed through the eyes of an impassioned case worker and an equally passionate district attorney whose views vary. Cast * Marin Ireland as Christine Rosa * Paul Schneider as Clark Rylance * Damon Gupton as Adam Page * Nia Long as Billie Page * Clarke Peters as Isaiah Page * Jahmil French as Trey Page * Britne Oldford as Jenny Butler * Chris Bauer as Jared Bankowski * Joe Anderson as Terry Kucik * Adam Rothenberg as Danny * Kenneth Welsh as Stanley Zale Development and production The series was originally developed and ordered as a pilot in 2012 by sister network AMC, but was not picked up. It was, however, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Event
''The Event'' (stylized as THE EVƎNT) is an American television series containing elements of science fiction, Action fiction, action/adventure and political allegory. It was created by Nick Wauters and aired on NBC from September 20, 2010, to May 23, 2011. The plot centers on a group of extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrials, some of whom have been detained by the Federal government of the United States, United States government for sixty-six years since their ship crashed in Alaska, while others have secretly assimilated among the general populace. The series was picked up for a full first season of 22 episodes on October 18, 2010. On May 13, 2011, NBC canceled the series after one season. Synopsis Overview Near the end of World War II, a craft of undetermined origin crashed in the Brooks Range of northern Alaska. It carried passengers who appeared outwardly human, but were eventually determined to be of Extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrial origin. Their DNA is slig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lost Souls (2000 Film)
''Lost Souls'' is a 2000 American apocalyptic supernatural horror film directed by Janusz Kamiński, in his directorial debut, and starring Winona Ryder, Ben Chaplin, Elias Koteas, and John Hurt. Its plot focuses on a devout Catholic woman who becomes convinced through the decoding of ciphers that a successful writer has been designated by Satan to become the antichrist. Completed in 1998 from a screenplay by Pierce Gardner and co-produced by Meg Ryan, ''Lost Souls'' was delayed from theatrical release due to the saturation of similarly themed horror films at the nearing of the millennium, such as '' End of Days'' and ''Stigmata'' (both released in 1999). It was released theatrically in the United States on October 13, 2000, to critical and commercial failure, grossing $31.4 million against a $28 million budget and was panned by critics. Plot Maya Larkin, a devout Roman Catholic who works as a schoolteacher for a New York City diocese, accompanies Father Lareaux, Father Je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Krasinski
John Burke Krasinski (; born October 20, 1979) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is known for his role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom ''The Office'' (2005–2013), where he was also a producer and occasional director. He directed, co-wrote and co-starred in the 2018 horror film '' A Quiet Place'', for which ''Time'' named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. He has since written and directed the sequel '' A Quiet Place Part II'' (2020). Educated in theatre arts at Brown University, Krasinski has film credits including '' Leatherheads'' (2008), '' Away We Go'' (2009), '' It's Complicated'' (2009), '' Something Borrowed'' (2011), ''Promised Land'' (2012), and '' 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi'' (2016). He directed and starred in the comedy-drama films '' Brief Interviews with Hideous Men'' (2009), '' The Hollars'' (2016) and '' Fountain of Youth'' (2025). From 2018 to 2023, he played the title character in the Amazon Prime Video thriller se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julian Schnabel
Julian Schnabel (born October 26, 1951) is an American painter and filmmaker. In the 1980s, he received international attention for his "plate paintings"—with broken ceramic plates set onto large-scale paintings. Since the 1990s, he has been a proponent of independent arthouse cinema. Schnabel directed '' Before Night Falls'', which became Javier Bardem's breakthrough Academy Award-nominated role, and '' The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'', which was nominated for four Academy Awards. For the latter, he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Director and the Golden Globe Award for Best Director, as well as receiving nominations for the Academy Award for Best Director and the César Award for Best Director. Early life and education Schnabel was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Jewish family, the son of Esta (née Greenberg) and Jack Schnabel. He moved with his family to Brownsville, Texas, in 1965. He received his B.F.A. at the University of Houston. After graduating, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James L
James may refer to: People * James (given name) * James (surname) * James (musician), aka Faruq Mahfuz Anam James, (born 1964), Bollywood musician * James, brother of Jesus * King James (other), various kings named James * Prince James (other) * Saint James (other) Places Canada * James Bay, a large body of water * James, Ontario United Kingdom * James College, York, James College, a college of the University of York United States * James, Georgia, an unincorporated community * James, Iowa, an unincorporated community * James City, North Carolina * James City County, Virginia ** James City (Virginia Company) ** James City Shire * James City, Pennsylvania * St. James City, Florida Film and television * James (2005 film), ''James'' (2005 film), a Bollywood film * James (2008 film), ''James'' (2008 film), an Irish short film * James (2022 film), ''James'' (2022 film), an Indian Kannada-language film * "James", a television Adventure Time (season 5)#ep42, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
