Ron Fricke is a renowned American film director and cinematographer, celebrated for his exceptional expertise in time-lapse photography and large format cinematography. As the director of photography for the critically acclaimed film Koyaanisqatsi in 1982, Fricke showcased his remarkable skills, setting the stage for his future projects.
In 1992, Fricke directed the groundbreaking, purely cinematic, non-verbal, and non-narrative feature film Baraka. He designed and built his own 65 mm camera equipment for this project, as well as for his subsequent works. Fricke's innovative approach to filmmaking was further showcased in the IMAX films Chronos (1985) and Sacred Site (1986).
Most recently, Fricke worked as a cinematographer for parts of the film Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, specifically capturing the eruption of Mt. Etna in Sicily for use in scenes depicting the volcanic planet Mustafar.
In his own words, Fricke reflects on his work, stating that it has evolved significantly through his projects Koyaanisqatsi, Chronos, and Baraka. Both technically and philosophically, Fricke is now poised to delve even deeper into his favorite theme: humanity's relationship with the eternal.
