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
Burden of Dreams
Self
Ballad of the Little Soldier
Cinematography
The Dark Glow of the Mountains
Second Unit Director of Photography
The Principal Enemy
Cinematography
Sepa: Our Lord of Miracles
First Assistant Camera
Andahuaylas, Ciudad Hermana
Cinematography
Radio Belén
Cinematography
The Color of the Sky
Camera Production Assistant
Sintonía
Director of Photography