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Christian Matras

Bio: Christian Matras (29 December 1903, Valence, Drôme, France - 4 May 1977, Paris) was a French cinematographer who worked on more than hundred feature films, including Grand Illusion (1937), directed by Jean Renoir; The Milky Way (1969), directed by Luis Buñuel; and Thérèse Desqueyroux (1962), directed by Georges Franju; Lola Montès (1955), The Earrings of Madame De.
Born: Tue, Dec 29 1903
Birthplace: Valence, Drome, France

Death: Wed, May 04 1977
Christian Matras is 73 years old
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Poster of Not Dumb, the Bird
Not Dumb, the Bird
Christian Matras was 68 in Not Dumb, the Bird as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1972
Poster of Varietés
Varietés
Christian Matras was 67 in Varietés as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1971
Poster of Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
Le Bal du comte d'Orgel
Christian Matras was 66 in Le Bal du comte d'Orgel as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1970
Poster of Las Leandras
Las Leandras
Christian Matras was 65 in Las Leandras as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1969
Poster of Esa mujer
Esa mujer
Christian Matras was 65 in Esa mujer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1969
Poster of The Milky Way
The Milky Way
Christian Matras was 65 in The Milky Way as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1969
Poster of Birds in Peru
Birds in Peru
Christian Matras was 64 in Birds in Peru as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1968
Poster of Risky Business
Risky Business
Christian Matras was 63 in Risky Business as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 1967
Poster of Woman Times Seven
Woman Times Seven
Christian Matras was 63 in Woman Times Seven as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1967
Poster of The Desperate Ones
The Desperate Ones
Christian Matras was 63 in The Desperate Ones as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1967
Poster of La mujer perdida
La mujer perdida
Christian Matras was 62 in La mujer perdida as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1966
Poster of The Lace Wars
The Lace Wars
Christian Matras was 61 in The Lace Wars as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1965
Poster of The Woman from Beirut
The Woman from Beirut
Christian Matras was 61 in The Woman from Beirut as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 15 1965
Poster of Five Thousand Dollars on One Ace
Five Thousand Dollars on One Ace
Christian Matras was 61 in Five Thousand Dollars on One Ace as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1965
Poster of Samba
Samba
Christian Matras was 61 in Samba as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 01 1965
Poster of This Special Friendship
This Special Friendship
Christian Matras was 60 in This Special Friendship as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1964
Poster of Scheherazade
Scheherazade
Christian Matras was 59 in Scheherazade as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1963
Poster of The Bamboo Stroke
The Bamboo Stroke
Christian Matras was 59 in The Bamboo Stroke as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1963
Poster of Therese
Therese
Christian Matras was 58 in Therese as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1962
Poster of Crime Does Not Pay
Crime Does Not Pay
Christian Matras was 58 in Crime Does Not Pay as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1962
Poster of Cartouche
Cartouche
Christian Matras was 58 in Cartouche as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1962
Poster of The Game of Truth
The Game of Truth
Christian Matras was 57 in The Game of Truth as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1961
Poster of Paris Blues
Paris Blues
Christian Matras was 57 in Paris Blues as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The French Game
The French Game
Christian Matras was 56 in The French Game as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 26 1960
Poster of Towards Ecstasy
Towards Ecstasy
Christian Matras was 56 in Towards Ecstasy as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1960
Poster of Die schöne Lügnerin
Die schöne Lügnerin
Christian Matras was 55 in Die schöne Lügnerin as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1959
Poster of Christine
Christine
Christian Matras was 54 in Christine as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1958
Poster of The Lovers of Montparnasse
The Lovers of Montparnasse
Christian Matras was 54 in The Lovers of Montparnasse as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1958
Poster of A Kiss for a Killer
A Kiss for a Killer
Christian Matras was 53 in A Kiss for a Killer as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1957
Poster of The Spies
The Spies
Christian Matras was 53 in The Spies as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1957
Poster of An Eye for an Eye
An Eye for an Eye
Christian Matras was 53 in An Eye for an Eye as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1957
Poster of Bold Adventure
Bold Adventure
Christian Matras was 52 in Bold Adventure as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 07 1956
Poster of Meeting in Paris
Meeting in Paris
Christian Matras was 52 in Meeting in Paris as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1956
Poster of Lola Montès
Lola Montès
Christian Matras was 51 in Lola Montès as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1955
Poster of The French, They Are a Funny Race
The French, They Are a Funny Race
Christian Matras was 51 in The French, They Are a Funny Race as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1955
Poster of The Secrets of the Bed
The Secrets of the Bed
Christian Matras was 50 in The Secrets of the Bed as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1954
Poster of Daughters of Destiny
Daughters of Destiny
Christian Matras was 50 in Daughters of Destiny as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1954
Poster of Lucrèce Borgia
Lucrèce Borgia
Christian Matras was 49 in Lucrèce Borgia as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1953
Poster of The Earrings of Madame de...
The Earrings of Madame de...
Christian Matras was 49 in The Earrings of Madame de... as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1953
Poster of Imperial Violets
Imperial Violets
Christian Matras was 48 in Imperial Violets as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1952
Poster of Fan-Fan the Tulip
Fan-Fan the Tulip
Christian Matras was 48 in Fan-Fan the Tulip as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1952
Poster of Le Plaisir
Le Plaisir
Christian Matras was 48 in Le Plaisir as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 29 1952
Poster of Adorable Creatures
Adorable Creatures
Christian Matras was 48 in Adorable Creatures as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1952
Poster of Olivia
Olivia
Christian Matras was 47 in Olivia as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1951
Poster of La Ronde
La Ronde
Christian Matras was 46 in La Ronde as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 27 1950
Poster of The Wind Is My Lover
The Wind Is My Lover
Christian Matras was 45 in The Wind Is My Lover as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 1949
Poster of Stolen Affections
Stolen Affections
Christian Matras was 44 in Stolen Affections as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1948
Poster of Man to Men
Man to Men
Christian Matras was 44 in Man to Men as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1948
Poster of The Eagle with Two Heads
The Eagle with Two Heads
Christian Matras was 44 in The Eagle with Two Heads as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1948
Poster of Eternal Conflict
Eternal Conflict
Christian Matras was 44 in Eternal Conflict as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 26 1948
Poster of The Chips Are Down
The Chips Are Down
Christian Matras was 43 in The Chips Are Down as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1947
Poster of The Beautiful Trip
The Beautiful Trip
Christian Matras was 43 in The Beautiful Trip as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1947
Poster of Un revenant
Un revenant
Christian Matras was 42 in Un revenant as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1946
Poster of The Idiot
The Idiot
Christian Matras was 42 in The Idiot as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1946
Poster of Alone in the Night
Alone in the Night
Christian Matras was 41 in Alone in the Night as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1945
Poster of Angel and Sinner
Angel and Sinner
Christian Matras was 41 in Angel and Sinner as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1945
Poster of The Traveler Without Luggage
The Traveler Without Luggage
Christian Matras was 40 in The Traveler Without Luggage as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1944
Poster of Lucrèce
Lucrèce
Christian Matras was 39 in Lucrèce as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1943
Poster of The Secret of Madame Clapain
The Secret of Madame Clapain
Christian Matras was 39 in The Secret of Madame Clapain as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1943
Poster of Wicked Duchess
Wicked Duchess
Christian Matras was 38 in Wicked Duchess as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942
Poster of The Wonderful Night
The Wonderful Night
Christian Matras was 36 in The Wonderful Night as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 24 1940
Poster of Four Flights to Love
Four Flights to Love
Christian Matras was 35 in Four Flights to Love as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1939
Poster of The Last Turning
The Last Turning
Christian Matras was 35 in The Last Turning as 'Cinematography'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1939
Poster of The Curtain Rises
The Curtain Rises
Christian Matras was 34 in The Curtain Rises as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 06 1938
Poster of The Southern Trail
The Southern Trail
Christian Matras was 34 in The Southern Trail as 'Camera Supervisor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1938
Poster of Grand Illusion
Grand Illusion
Christian Matras was 33 in Grand Illusion as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1937
Poster of S. S. Tenacity
S. S. Tenacity
Christian Matras was 30 in S. S. Tenacity as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1934
Poster of Le Scandale
Le Scandale
Christian Matras was 30 in Le Scandale as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1934
Poster of The Lady of Lebanon
The Lady of Lebanon
Christian Matras was 30 in The Lady of Lebanon as 'Director of Photography'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934

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