Benjamin Kračun (pronounced [krǎtʃuːn])[1] is a Scottish cinematographer. He is best known for his work on Emerald Fennell's revenge thriller Promising Young Woman (2020)[2] and Coralie Fargeat's body horror film The Substance (2024),[3] the latter of which earned him the European Film Award for Best Cinematographer.[4] He is a full accredited member of the British Society of Cinematographers.[5]
Benjamin Kračun | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Napier University National Film and Television School |
| Occupation | Cinematographer |
| Years active | 2003–present |
Early life and education
editKračun grew up in a small town in Scotland, a child of immigrant parents. His father is Croatian and his mother is German.[2] Kračun graduated from Napier University and subsequently won a place on the cinematography course at the prestigious National Film and Television School (NFTS).[6]
Selected filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Feature films
edit| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Without Gorky | Cosima Spender | Documentary |
| 2012 | The Comedian | Tom Shkolnik | |
| 2013 | For Those in Peril | Paul Wright | |
| 2014 | Hyena | Gerard Johnson | |
| 2015 | Dark Horse | Louise Osmond | Documentary |
| 2017 | Beast | Michael Pearce | |
| 2019 | Beats | Brian Welsh | |
| Monsoon | Hong Khaou | ||
| 2020 | Promising Young Woman | Emerald Fennell | |
| 2021 | Encounter | Michael Pearce | |
| 2024 | The Substance | Coralie Fargeat | |
| TBA | Echo Valley † | Michael Pearce |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Murder | BBC Two | Episode: "Lost Weekend" |
| 2016 | The Tunnel | Canal+ | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Dublin Murders | BBC One/RTÉ/Starz | 2 episodes |
| 2020 | The Third Day | HBO/Sky Atlantic | 3 episodes |
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Independent Film Awards | 1 December 2019 | Best Cinematography | Beats | Won | [7] |
| European Film Awards | 7 December 2024 | Best Cinematographer | The Substance | Won | [8] |
| St. Louis Film Critics Association | 18 January 2021 | Best Cinematography | Promising Young Woman | Nominated | [9] |
References
edit- ^ "kràčūn1". Hrvatski jezični portal (in Croatian). Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Benjamin Kracun Frames the Candy-Colored Horrors of 'Woman'". AwardsDaily. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Benjamin Kračun, BSC, talks about his work on "The Substance", by Coralie Fargeat". Afcinema. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (13 November 2024). "European Film Awards: 'The Substance', 'Emilia Pérez' & 'The Girl With The Needle' Lead Arts & Craft Prizes". Deadline. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "BSC Members Directory". British Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ Benjamin Kračun (3 February 2021). "Clubhouse Conversations — Promising Young Woman". Interviewed by McGarvey, Seamus. American Society of Cinematographers. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "British Independent Film Awards 2019: the winners in full". BFI. 1 December 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ Roxborough, Scott (13 November 2024). "'The Substance,' 'The Girl With the Needle,' 'Emilia Pérez' Among European Film Awards Craft Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "2020". St. Louis Film Critics Association. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
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