Michael Saxer

Cinematography
Diploma 2002
Since 2003Working as Director of Photography
2002/2003Masterclass in Cinematography at the National Film & Television School in Lodz, Poland
1997 – 2002Filmproduction Studies at the University of the Arts in Zurich, Switzerland specializing in Cinematography
1995 – 97Filmscience and History Studies at the University Zurich, Switzerland meanwhile working on feature and commercial films
1973 – 83Childhood in Amazonia, Peru with extensive travels throughout South America.
1973Born near Zurich, Switzerland

2017 | Tatort: Kriegssplitter | Cinematography

2016 | Tatort: Freitod | Cinematography

2016 | Nirgendwo | Cinematography

2015 | Vecchi Pazzi | Cinematography

2014 | Tatort: Verfolgt | Cinematography

2014 | Der Goalie bin ig | Cinematography

2005 | Snowwhite | Cinematography

2013 | Tatort: Geburtstagskind | Cinematography

2002 | Un momento | Drama | 10 min | Switzerland

Showcase Projects

Belmondo

Cinematography | 2003 | 10 min

A little boy is standing with his mother in front of the toyshop „Belmondo“.

Joshua

Cinematography | 2002 | 29 min

A young man is put to the test as a newly trained customs official.

Die Taxifahrt

Cinematography | 2001 | 20 min

In 1970 Nico G. was adopted. 30 years later he wants to find his birth mother.

Un momento

Cinematography | 2002 | 10 min

"Un momento" describes Bellino's brief encounter with love.