Thomas Vámos

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Thomas Vámos

Camera 88 September 21, 1938

Budapest, Hungary

Thomas Vámos is a Hungarian-Canadian cinematographer and director renowned for his contributions to Canadian cinema. He began his career in Hungary before emigrating to Canada, wh…

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The Gate

The Gate

6.1 1987 Movie
The Peanut Butter Solution

The Peanut Butter Solution

5.7 1985 Movie
Age of Illusions

Age of Illusions

7.7 1965 Movie
You

You

6.9 1963 Movie
The Juggler

The Juggler

6.8 1980 Movie
Being at Home with Claude

Being at Home with Claude

5.5 1992 Movie
Games of the XXI Olympiad

Games of the XXI Olympiad

5.1 1977 Movie
The Sleep Room

The Sleep Room

10.0 1998 TV Show
Q-Bec My Love

Q-Bec My Love

7.0 1970 Movie
Summer With The Ghosts

Summer With The Ghosts

4.7 2003 Movie
The Return of Tommy Tricker

The Return of Tommy Tricker

6.3 1994 Movie
The Revolving Doors

The Revolving Doors

6.1 1988 Movie

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Thomas Vámos is a Hungarian-Canadian cinematographer and director renowned for his contributions to Canadian cinema. He began his career in Hungary before emigrating to Canada, where he became a prominent figure in the film industry. Vámos is best known for his work on Being at Home with Claude (1992), a film that earned him a Genie Award nomination for Best Cinematography. His other notable works include La plante (1983) and La fleur aux dents (1976), showcasing his versatility and artistic vision.

Filmography

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  1. 2020
    Eurovision Diaries

    Movie Self

  2. 2003
    Summer With The Ghosts

    Movie Director of Photography

  3. 2002
    Asbestos

    TV show Director of Photography

  4. 1998
    The Sleep Room

    TV show Director of Photography

  5. 1995
    Arthur Rimbaud, l'homme aux semelles de vent

    Movie Cinematography

  6. 1994
    Craque la vie!

    Movie Director of Photography

  7. 1994
    The Return of Tommy Tricker

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 1994
    A Hero's Life

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 1992
    Being at Home with Claude

    Movie Cinematography

  10. 1991
    Summer of the Colt

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 1988
    The Revolving Doors

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 1988
    Le chemin de Damas

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 1987
    Captive Hearts

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 1987
    The Gate

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 1985
    The Peanut Butter Solution

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 1985
    The Lady of Colours

    Movie Director of Photography

More credits
  1. 1984
    Mario

    Movie Director of Photography

  2. 1983
    The Plant

    Movie Director

  3. 1982
    The Great Chess Movie

    Movie Director of Photography

  4. 1980
    The Juggler

    Movie Director

  5. 1977
    Games of the XXI Olympiad

    Movie Camera Operator

  6. 1976
    La fleur aux dents

    Movie Director

  7. 1974
    Les « troubbes » de Johnny

    Movie Director of Photography

  8. 1973
    O.K.... Laliberté

    Movie Director of Photography

  9. 1972
    L'exil

    Movie Director

  10. 1972
    Le reel du pendu

    Movie Director of Photography

  11. 1971
    Mon enfance à Montréal

    Movie Director of Photography

  12. 1970
    Vive la France

    Movie Director of Photography

  13. 1970
    Q-Bec My Love

    Movie Director of Photography

  14. 1970
    Where Are You?

    Movie Director of Photography

  15. 1969
    The House of Light

    Movie Director of Photography

  16. 1969
    Straight to the Heart

    Movie Director of Photography

  17. 1968
    Kid Sentiment

    Movie Director of Photography

  18. 1968
    Les acadiens de la dispersion

    Movie Camera Operator

  19. 1967
    Sabre and Foil

    Movie Cinematography

  20. 1967
    This Is No Time for Romance

    Movie Director of Photography

  21. 1966
    Miner

    Movie Director of Photography

  22. 1965
    Age of Illusions

    Movie Director of Photography

  23. 1964
    No Problems in Summer

    Movie Director of Photography

  24. 1963
    You

    Movie Director of Photography