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Javier Aguirresarobe

Bio: Considered one of the most prestigious cinematographers in the world, Javier Aguirresarobe, from Guipuzcoa, has more than 50 feature films to his credit and has worked with the greatest film directors in Spain and abroad: Fernando Trueba (La niña de tus ojos), Carlos Saura (Dispara), Pedro Almodóvar (Hable con ella), Alejandro Amenábar (Los otros, Mar adentro), Pilar Miró (El perro del Hortelano), Montxo Armendáriz (Obaba), Julio Medem (Tierra), Woody Allen (Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Blue Jasmine) or Milos Forman (Los fantasmas de Goya), among many others. National Cinematography Award in 2004, six Goya Awards (out of 11 nominations), Silver Bear in Berlin (Beltenebros) and member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Hollywood, his latest works include the photography of the Twilight saga and the remake of the horror classic Poltergeist
Born: Sun, Oct 10 1948
Birthplace: Guipúzcoa - Spain
Javier Aguirresarobe is 75 years old
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Poster of Across the River and Into the Trees
Across the River and Into the Trees
Javier Aguirresarobe was
75 in Across the River and Into the Trees
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Oct 11 2023
Poster of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Javier Aguirresarobe was
73 in Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 07 2022
Poster of Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Javier Aguirresarobe was
70 in Dora and the Lost City of Gold
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Poster of The Etruscan Smile
The Etruscan Smile
Javier Aguirresarobe was
70 in The Etruscan Smile
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 03 2019
Poster of Here and Now
Here and Now
Javier Aguirresarobe was
70 in Here and Now
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 09 2018
Poster of Operation Finale
Operation Finale
Javier Aguirresarobe was
69 in Operation Finale
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 29 2018
Poster of Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok
Javier Aguirresarobe was
68 in Thor: Ragnarok
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Oct 02 2017
Poster of The Healer
The Healer
Javier Aguirresarobe was
68 in The Healer
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 17 2017
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Javier Aguirresarobe was
68 in The Promise
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Dec 02 2016
Poster of The Finest Hours
The Finest Hours
Javier Aguirresarobe was
67 in The Finest Hours
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 27 2016
Poster of Goosebumps
Goosebumps
Javier Aguirresarobe was
66 in Goosebumps
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 05 2015
Poster of Poltergeist
Poltergeist
Javier Aguirresarobe was
66 in Poltergeist
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, May 20 2015
Poster of The Perfect Dictatorship
The Perfect Dictatorship
Javier Aguirresarobe was
66 in The Perfect Dictatorship
as 'Cinematography'.
Thu, Oct 16 2014
Poster of Blue Jasmine
Blue Jasmine
Javier Aguirresarobe was
64 in Blue Jasmine
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 01 2013
Poster of Identity Thief
Identity Thief
Javier Aguirresarobe was
64 in Identity Thief
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Feb 07 2013
Poster of Warm Bodies
Warm Bodies
Javier Aguirresarobe was
64 in Warm Bodies
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 31 2013
Poster of The Five-Year Engagement
The Five-Year Engagement
Javier Aguirresarobe was
63 in The Five-Year Engagement
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 27 2012
Poster of Fright Night
Fright Night
Javier Aguirresarobe was
62 in Fright Night
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 18 2011
Poster of A Better Life
A Better Life
Javier Aguirresarobe was
62 in A Better Life
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jun 24 2011
Poster of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Javier Aguirresarobe was
61 in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jun 23 2010
Poster of The Road
The Road
Javier Aguirresarobe was
61 in The Road
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 25 2009
Poster of The Twilight Saga: New Moon
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Javier Aguirresarobe was
61 in The Twilight Saga: New Moon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 18 2009
Poster of The City of Your Final Destination
The City of Your Final Destination
Javier Aguirresarobe was
60 in The City of Your Final Destination
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Mar 21 2009
Poster of Tear This Heart Out
Tear This Heart Out
Javier Aguirresarobe was
59 in Tear This Heart Out
as 'Camera Operator'.
Fri, Sep 12 2008
Poster of Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Javier Aguirresarobe was
59 in Vicky Cristina Barcelona
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 15 2008
Poster of The Nautical Chart
The Nautical Chart
Javier Aguirresarobe was
58 in The Nautical Chart
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 31 2007
Poster of Goya's Ghosts
Goya's Ghosts
Javier Aguirresarobe was
58 in Goya's Ghosts
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 08 2006
Poster of Obaba
Obaba
Javier Aguirresarobe was
56 in Obaba
as 'Cinematography'.
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The Bridge of San Luis Rey
Javier Aguirresarobe was
56 in The Bridge of San Luis Rey
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Dec 22 2004
Poster of The Sea Inside
The Sea Inside
Javier Aguirresarobe was
55 in The Sea Inside
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 03 2004
Poster of Soldiers of Salamina
Soldiers of Salamina
Javier Aguirresarobe was
54 in Soldiers of Salamina
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 21 2003
Poster of Eric Clapton and Friends
Eric Clapton and Friends
Javier Aguirresarobe was
54 in Eric Clapton and Friends
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Desire
Desire
Javier Aguirresarobe was
54 in Desire
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 10 2002
Poster of Talk to Her
Talk to Her
Javier Aguirresarobe was
53 in Talk to Her
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Mar 15 2002
Poster of The Others
The Others
Javier Aguirresarobe was
52 in The Others
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Aug 02 2001
Poster of The Yellow Fountain
The Yellow Fountain
Javier Aguirresarobe was
50 in The Yellow Fountain
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Apr 30 1999
Poster of The Miracle of P. Tinto
The Miracle of P. Tinto
Javier Aguirresarobe was
50 in The Miracle of P. Tinto
as 'Cinematography'.
Fri, Dec 18 1998
Poster of 99.9: The Frequency of Terror
99.9: The Frequency of Terror
Javier Aguirresarobe was
49 in 99.9: The Frequency of Terror
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Secrets of the Heart
Secrets of the Heart
Javier Aguirresarobe was
48 in Secrets of the Heart
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Mar 19 1997
Poster of The Dog in the Manger
The Dog in the Manger
Javier Aguirresarobe was
48 in The Dog in the Manger
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 27 1996
Poster of Bwana
Bwana
Javier Aguirresarobe was
47 in Bwana
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Earth
Earth
Javier Aguirresarobe was
47 in Earth
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, May 20 1996
Poster of Fiesta
Fiesta
Javier Aguirresarobe was
47 in Fiesta
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 15 1995
Poster of Antártida
Antártida
Javier Aguirresarobe was
46 in Antártida
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Sep 08 1995
Poster of Running Out of Time
Running Out of Time
Javier Aguirresarobe was
45 in Running Out of Time
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 06 1994
Poster of On the Edge of the Horizon
On the Edge of the Horizon
Javier Aguirresarobe was
45 in On the Edge of the Horizon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Nov 24 1993
Poster of The Dead Mother
The Dead Mother
Javier Aguirresarobe was
45 in The Dead Mother
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 05 1993
Poster of The Quince Tree Sun
The Quince Tree Sun
Javier Aguirresarobe was
43 in The Quince Tree Sun
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Oct 01 1992
Poster of El sueño de Tánger
El sueño de Tánger
Javier Aguirresarobe was
42 in El sueño de Tánger
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, May 24 1991
Poster of The Black Moon
The Black Moon
Javier Aguirresarobe was
41 in The Black Moon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Apr 14 1990
Poster of The Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest
Javier Aguirresarobe was
38 in The Enchanted Forest
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Oct 02 1987
Poster of Laura, del cielo llega la noche
Laura, del cielo llega la noche
Javier Aguirresarobe was
38 in Laura, del cielo llega la noche
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Sep 14 1987
Poster of La Oveja Negra
La Oveja Negra
Javier Aguirresarobe was
38 in La Oveja Negra
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jul 23 1987
Poster of Manon
Manon
Javier Aguirresarobe was
37 in Manon
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jul 22 1986
Poster of Golfo de Vizcaya
Golfo de Vizcaya
Javier Aguirresarobe was
36 in Golfo de Vizcaya
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Sep 23 1985
Poster of Eternal Fire
Eternal Fire
Javier Aguirresarobe was
36 in Eternal Fire
as 'Cinematography'.
Mon, May 13 1985
Poster of El Pico 2
El Pico 2
Javier Aguirresarobe was
36 in El Pico 2
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Nov 09 1984
Poster of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Javier Aguirresarobe was
36 in The Secret Garden
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Nov 05 1984
Poster of Mikel's Death
Mikel's Death
Javier Aguirresarobe was
35 in Mikel's Death
as 'Executive Producer, Director of Photography'.
Fri, Feb 17 1984
Poster of Ikuska 20: Sailaren laburpena
Ikuska 20: Sailaren laburpena
Javier Aguirresarobe was
35 in Ikuska 20: Sailaren laburpena
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Que nos quiten lo bailao
Que nos quiten lo bailao
Javier Aguirresarobe was
34 in Que nos quiten lo bailao
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Aug 01 1983
Poster of Ikuska 17: Matxitxako itsasguda
Ikuska 17: Matxitxako itsasguda
Javier Aguirresarobe was
34 in Ikuska 17: Matxitxako itsasguda
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Ikuska 14: Zuberoako artzainak
Ikuska 14: Zuberoako artzainak
Javier Aguirresarobe was
34 in Ikuska 14: Zuberoako artzainak
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Ikuska 15: Euskaldunberriak
Ikuska 15: Euskaldunberriak
Javier Aguirresarobe was
34 in Ikuska 15: Euskaldunberriak
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Ikuska 16: Donibaneko arrantzaleak
Ikuska 16: Donibaneko arrantzaleak
Javier Aguirresarobe was
34 in Ikuska 16: Donibaneko arrantzaleak
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Ikuska 13: Euskal kanta berria
Ikuska 13: Euskal kanta berria
Javier Aguirresarobe was
33 in Ikuska 13: Euskal kanta berria
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Escape From Segovia
Escape From Segovia
Javier Aguirresarobe was
33 in Escape From Segovia
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sat, Nov 07 1981
Poster of Ikuska 12: Euskal emakumeak
Ikuska 12: Euskal emakumeak
Javier Aguirresarobe was
32 in Ikuska 12: Euskal emakumeak
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Ikuska 10: Kontrasteak
Ikuska 10: Kontrasteak
Javier Aguirresarobe was
32 in Ikuska 10: Kontrasteak
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Ikuska 11: Erribera
Ikuska 11: Erribera
Javier Aguirresarobe was
32 in Ikuska 11: Erribera
as 'Director of Photography'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Ikuska 6: Euskara galdutako Nafarroa
Ikuska 6: Euskara galdutako Nafarroa
Javier Aguirresarobe was
31 in Ikuska 6: Euskara galdutako Nafarroa
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Jul 04 1980
Poster of Ikuska 9: Euskal artistak
Ikuska 9: Euskal artistak
Javier Aguirresarobe was
31 in Ikuska 9: Euskal artistak
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 20 1980
Poster of Ikusmena
Ikusmena
Javier Aguirresarobe was
31 in Ikusmena
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Ikuska 4: Euskal Telebista
Ikuska 4: Euskal Telebista
Javier Aguirresarobe was
31 in Ikuska 4: Euskal Telebista
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Ikuska 5: Elebistasuna
Ikuska 5: Elebistasuna
Javier Aguirresarobe was
31 in Ikuska 5: Elebistasuna
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Ikuska 7: Barandiaran
Ikuska 7: Barandiaran
Javier Aguirresarobe was
31 in Ikuska 7: Barandiaran
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Ikuska 8: Arabako herrien heriotza
Ikuska 8: Arabako herrien heriotza
Javier Aguirresarobe was
31 in Ikuska 8: Arabako herrien heriotza
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Burgos Trial
The Burgos Trial
Javier Aguirresarobe was
30 in The Burgos Trial
as 'Director of Photography'.
Fri, Aug 31 1979
Poster of Ikuska 1: Ikastolak
Ikuska 1: Ikastolak
Javier Aguirresarobe was
30 in Ikuska 1: Ikastolak
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Aug 05 1979
Poster of Ikuska 2: Gernika
Ikuska 2: Gernika
Javier Aguirresarobe was
30 in Ikuska 2: Gernika
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Ikuska 3: Bilboko hiri espekulazioa
Ikuska 3: Bilboko hiri espekulazioa
Javier Aguirresarobe was
30 in Ikuska 3: Bilboko hiri espekulazioa
as 'Director of Photography'.
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Javier Aguirresarobe was
29 in What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
as 'Director of Photography'.
Wed, Aug 16 1978
Poster of Erreferenduma
Erreferenduma
Javier Aguirresarobe was
29 in Erreferenduma
as 'Director of Photography'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of La danza de lo gracioso: Barregarearen dantza
La danza de lo gracioso: Barregarearen dantza
Javier Aguirresarobe was
25 in La danza de lo gracioso: Barregarearen dantza
as 'Director of Photography'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Margarita y el lobo
Margarita y el lobo
Javier Aguirresarobe was
20 in Margarita y el lobo
as 'Still Photographer'.
Tue, Jul 08 1969
Poster of El espíritu
El espíritu
Javier Aguirresarobe was
20 in El espíritu
as 'Assistant Camera'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of El gran amante
El gran amante
Javier Aguirresarobe was
20 in El gran amante
as 'Assistant Camera'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969

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