Jorge Vignati

Born: 1940-05-11

Birthplace: Cuzco, Peru

Biography

Jorge Vignati Ojeda (Cusco, May 11, 1940 – Lima, March 8, 2017) was a Peruvian director of photography, cameraman, and filmmaker. He worked on over 80 films and collaborated with directors such as Werner Herzog, Dennis Hopper, Pino Solanas, Jorge Sanjinés, and Dino De Laurentiis. With Herzog, he worked on several documentaries, including serving as assistant director on Fitzcarraldo.

Known For

Fitzcarraldo
Burden of Dreams
Ballad of the Little Soldier
The Dark Glow of the Mountains
The Principal Enemy
Sepa: Our Lord of Miracles
Andahuaylas, Ciudad Hermana
Radio Belén
The Color of the Sky
Sintonía

Top Movie Credits

Fitzcarraldo Assistant Director
The Dark Glow of the Mountains Second Unit Director of Photography
The Principal Enemy Cinematography
Sepa: Our Lord of Miracles First Assistant Camera
Radio Belén Cinematography
The Color of the Sky Camera Production Assistant
Sintonía Director of Photography