Morris Engel
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For the philosopher and linguist, see S. Morris Engel.
Morris Engel (April 8, 1918 – March 5, 2005) was an American photographer, cinematographer and filmmaker best known for making the first good-quality, internationally-recognized American film "independent" of Hollywood studios, Little Fugitive (1953), in collaboration with his wife, photographer Ruth Orkin, and their friend, writer Raymond Abrashkin.
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Born | Morris Engel (1918-04-08)April 8, 1918 |
Died | March 5, 2005(2005-03-05) (aged 86) New York City, New York |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Filmmaking, Cinematography, Photography |
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Movement | French New Wave |
Spouse | Ruth Orkin |
Website | Morris Engel Archive |
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Engel was a pioneer in the use of hand-held cameras that he helped design throughout his features and in using nonprofessional actors in American films, following the example of Italian Neo-realism. His naturalistic films influenced future prominent independent and French New Wave filmmakers.[1]