Alwin H. Küchler (born 1965) is a German cinematographer.
Early life and education Born in Düsseldorf, Küchler started his career as assistant to a fashion photographer.
When he supported his friend Jakob Claussen, who later became a film producer, during the production of a study film, Küchler became interested in cinematography.
From 1990 to 1994 Küchler studied cinematography at the National Film and Television School.Alwin H. Küchler at cinematographers.nl, access date 24 August 2015 During his study he met Lynne Ramsay and realized a few short films with her. In 1999 he made his feature film debut with Ramseys Ratcatcher.
Personal life Küchler is married to director Ngozi Onwurah. They have one daughter.Onwurah, Ngozi at encyclopedia.com, access date 24 August 2015
Filmography Documentary film Year Title Director Notes 1993 Monday's Girls Ngozi Onwurah 1999 One Day in SeptemberKevin Macdonald With Neve Cunningham 2012 Marley With Mike Eley 2016 One More Time with Feeling Andrew Dominik With Benoît Debie
Television Miniseries Year Title Director Notes 1994 Siren Spirits Ngozi Onwurah Episode "White Men Are Cracking Up" 1996 Crucial Tales Ngozi OnwurahDanny Thompson Episodes "I Bring You Frankincense" and "Spiders and Flies" 1997 Lloyds Bank Channel 4 Film Challenge Richard Clark Episode "My Dead Buddy" 2001 In a Land of Plenty Hettie MacdonaldDavid Moore 2024 The Regime Stephen FrearsJessica Hobbs
TV movie Year Title Director 2003 The Deal Stephen Frears
Feature film Year Title Director Notes 1995 Welcome II the Terrordome Ngozi Onwurah 1999 Ratcatcher Lynne Ramsay 2000 The Claim Michael Winterbottom 2001 Lucky Break Peter Cattaneo2002 Morvern Callar Lynne Ramsay Heartlands Damien O'Donnell2003 Code 46 Michael Winterbottom With Marcel Zyskind The Mother Roger Michell 2005 Proof John Madden 2007 Sunshine Danny Boyle 2009 Solitary Man Brian KoppelmanDavid Levien 2010 Morning Glory Roger Michell 2011 Hanna Joe Wright 2013 R.I.P.D. Robert Schwentke 2014 Divergent Neil Burger 2015 Steve Jobs Danny Boyle 2021 The Mauritanian Kevin Macdonald2023 Tetris Jon S. Baird The Marsh King's Daughter Neil Burger 2025 Goodbye June Kate Winslet 2026 Ink Danny Boyle
Awards and nominations Year Title Awards and nominations 1999 Ratcatcher Nominated- British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer 2002 Morvern Callar British Independent Film Award for Best Technical AchievementNominated- European Film Award for Best Cinematographer 2003 Code 46 Nominated- European Film Award for Best Cinematographer 2021 The Mauritanian Nominated - BAFTA Award for Best CinematographyNominated - British Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography
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