Cinematographer Santosh Sivan has made history by becoming the first Indian to receive the prestigious Pierre Angénieux Tribute for 2024 at the Cannes Film Festival. This international honour recognises his illustrious career and outstanding body of work, as per an official announcement.
During the 77th edition of the film festival, Santosh Sivan will be bestowed with honour on May 24. Before this, on May 23, a master class will be conducted at the festival, providing the esteemed filmmaker with an opportunity to impart his wisdom and experiences to the younger generation.
Santosh Sivan, an internationally acclaimed cinematographer, has lent his expertise to popular films such as Dil Se, Raja, Iruvar and Kalapani. The Pierre Angénieux Tribute was initiated by Cannes in 2013 to honour cinematographers. Previous recipients of this prestigious award include legendary figures in the film industry such as Philippe Rousselot, Vilmos Zsigmond, Roger Deakins, Peter Suschitzky, Christopher Doyle, Edward Lachman, Bruno Delbonnel, Agnes Godard, Darius Khondji and Barry Ackroyd.
Santosh Sivan, born on February 8, 1964, is a multi-talented Indian professional famous for his contributions as a cinematographer, film director, producer and actor across Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi cinema. He obtained his degree from the Film and Television Institute of India and has amassed an impressive portfolio comprising 55 feature films and 50 documentaries. Widely acclaimed as one of India’s premier cinematographers, Santosh has earned numerous accolades, including twelve National Film Awards, six Filmfare Awards, four Kerala State Film Awards and three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
Santosh, a founding member of the Indian Society of Cinematographers and widely recognised as the most awarded Director of Photography in India, graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India. Throughout his career, he has completed 45 feature films and 41 documentaries. Transitioning to directing, Santosh received his first National Award in 1988 for his work on The Story of Tiblu (1988). His film Halo was acclaimed at the 43rd National Film Awards, winning in categories for Best Children’s Film and Best Sound.
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