Cinematographer Adolpho Veloso reached one of the most remarkable moments of his career by being nominated for an Oscar for best cinematography. A native of São Paulo, the professional is competing for his work on “Train Dreams”, a drama directed by Clint Bentley and starring Joel Edgerton and Felicity Jones. The nomination was announced on Thursday morning (22) and consolidates the Brazilian among the leading names in the field in world cinema.
Before reaching the Oscars, Veloso had won the Critics Choice Awards and was among the nominees of the Cinematographers Guild of America, in addition to also competing for the Film Independent Spirit Awards, one of the most important awards in American independent cinema.
The work on “Train Dreams” marks the resumption of the partnership between Adolpho Veloso and Clint Bentley, which began with the film “Jockey” (2021). The collaboration arose after the American filmmaker watched the documentary “On Yoga: Architecture of Peace” (2017), directed by Heitor Dhalia and photographed by Veloso. The combination of documentary and fiction language was decisive in the choice of the Brazilian filmmaker, who ended up becoming a central figure in the visual construction of the film.
A graduate in film from São Paulo, Veloso explored various sectors of the audiovisual industry before dedicating himself entirely to cinematography. Throughout his career, he has worked on short films, feature films, documentaries, commercials, and music videos, demonstrating technical and aesthetic versatility. Among his work in music are notable music videos such as “Ameianoite,” a collaboration between Pabllo Vittar and Gloria Groove, and “Diamantes, lágrimas e rostos para esquecer,” by rapper BK.
Internationally recognized, the cinematographer also maintains a strong connection with Brazilian cinema. His national filmography includes the dramas “Tungstênio” (2018), again with Heitor Dhalia, and “Rodantes” (2021), directed by Leandro Lara. Since 2019, Veloso has lived in Portugal, where he made the war film “Mosquito” (2020), by João Nuno Pinto, shot between the European country and Mozambique.
Even though he lives outside of Brazil, the filmmaker maintains an intense travel schedule, alternating between projects in the United States and frequent visits to his native country. Recently, he finished filming “Remain,” a new feature film written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and one of the most anticipated titles in international cinema.
The 98th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 15th and will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. Adolpho Veloso’s nomination reinforces Brazil’s presence among the big names in the global film industry and highlights the international recognition of its visual language.
Source: brasil247.com