Roberto Omegna (27 May 1876 – 29 November 1948) was an Italian cinematographer and film director.

Biography

Omegna assisted

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Selected filmography

Cinematographer

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References

Bibliography

* Moliterno, Gino. ''Historical Dictionary of Italian Cinema''. Scarecrow Press, 2008.

External links

* 1876 births 1948 deaths Italian cinematographers Italian film directors Film people from Turin {{Italy-film-bio-stub