Cinematographer Anthony Richmond worked alongside director Nicolas Roeg on Don’t Look Now (1973) and The Man Who Fell To Earth (1976).
Don’t Look Now is an adaptation of the short story by Daphne du Maurier, and stars Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland as a married couple who travel to Venice only to haunted by the death of their recent daughter.
It recently topped Time Out’s list of the 100 best British films and remains a remarkably atmospheric drama with its brilliant editing, memorable visuals and great use of wintry Italian locations.
The Man Who Fell To Earth is a cult adaptation of the Walter Tevis novel about a mysterious man (David Bowie) who seemingly arrives from another planet and builds a vast business empire before becoming a recluse.
An unusual and rewarding film, it has aged like a fine wine with its inventive approach to time and enduring exploration of the forces that shape modern society.
Both films are getting re-releases on Blu-ray and I recently spoke to Anthony about his work on these seminal films of the 1970s.