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My Take
Libatique is one of those cinematographers whose images I recognize before I see a credit. The fevered, claustrophobic look of Black Swan alone would justify his reputation, and three Oscar nominations across Black Swan, A Star Is Born, and Maestro confirm it is no fluke. What I admire is how directors as different as Aronofsky, Spike Lee, and Bradley Cooper all keep returning to him; that kind of loyalty is the truest measure of trust in this craft. He sculpts story through light and shadow, and I would happily call him the quiet co-author of every film he shoots.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Libatique
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・リバティーク
- Reading
- ましゅー・りばてぃーく
- Born
- July 19, 1968 (age 57)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Elmhurst, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- cinematographer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- California State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Libatique born?
Born July 19, 1968 (age 57).
Where is Matthew Libatique from?
Matthew Libatique is from Elmhurst, New York, United States.
What does Matthew Libatique do?
Matthew Libatique works as cinematographer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.