Peter Mettler, a Swiss-Canadian filmmaker and cinematographer, was born on September 7, 1958.
As a documentary filmmaker, Mettler is particularly renowned for his distinctive, instinctive approach, which is exemplified in his notable works such as Picture of Light (1994),Gambling, Gods and LSD (2002),and The End of Time (2012).
In addition to his work as a director, Mettler has also contributed his cinematographic skills to various films by prominent directors, including Atom Egoyan, Patricia Rozema, Bruce McDonald, and Jennifer Baichwal.
Mettler has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including celebrated authors, musicians, and visual artists. Some of his notable collaborators include the acclaimed author Michael Ondaatje, avant-garde musician Fred Frith, experimental musician Jim O'Rourke, Canadian singer-songwriter Jane Siberry, renowned theatre director Robert Lepage, photographer Edward Burtynsky, visual artist Greg Hermanovic, electronic music artist Richie Hawtin, musician Neil Young, anthropologist Jeremy Narby, and Swiss musician Franz Treichler.
