Jean Lépine

Jean Lépine

Cinematographer. Born 1 January 1948 in Canada.

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1 January 1948, Canada

Biography

Jean Lépine is a Canadian cinematographer born in 1948. He trained at the National Film Board of Canada and began his career in camera and electrical departments before advancing to director of photography roles.

He is known for his frequent collaborations with director Robert Altman, serving as director of photography on The Player (1992), Vincent & Theo (1990), Bob Roberts (1992) and Prêt-à-Porter (1994). Other credits include A Home of Our Own (1993) and Séraphin: Heart of Stone (2002).

Lépine received the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Cinematographer for The Player and a Jutra Award for Best Cinematography for Séraphin: Heart of Stone.

Films and series

Beyond what we have reviewed, Jean Lépine is known for Prêt-à-Porter (1994), Bob Roberts (1992), A Home of Our Own (1993), Speed Zone (1989), Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982), Vincent & Theo (1990), Fool for Love (1985) and Secret Honor (1984).