Bruno Nuytten is one of the most successful French cinematographers notable for his many collaborations with outstanding filmmakers. He was twice awarded the César for Best Cinematography: Barocco (1976) and Tchao pantin (1983). Later he started to direct and is best known for his masterpiece Camille Claudel (1988) starring Isabelle Adjani in one of her most acclaimed performances. Nuytten was in long relationship with Adjani and they have a son.