I was born in Paris and grew up in Switzerland. After studying cinema at the ECAL in Lausanne, I returned to Paris and later spent a few years in Berlin while working as camera assistant. As a cinematographer I have shot over fifteen feature films and twenty feature documentaries as well as numerous TV movies. I regularly teach in film schools and enjoy the exchange with the students. In January 2023, I took on the presidency of the Swiss Cinematographers Society SCS. I live in Zurich and love working all over the world.
I often dream that I am shooting in an incredibly complex and amazing setting, wondering how I found myself in such eerie situation. Yet, somehow, everything eventually works out - the shots turn out amazing and everyone is exhausted but happy. In reality the challenges are not that surreal, but each project is a dive into another world. Whether it is a small documentary or a large fiction film, around the block or in unknown territory, it is always about telling the story in the best possible way. Collaborating closely with the director and everyone involved, I strive to find images that allow us to feel the characters' emotions. I enjoy my movie dreams but I love creating real films - aren't they all dreams waiting to be captured ?
