'Water And Sugar: Carlo Di Palma, The Colours Of Life' trivia and fun facts

Parentage

Uncle of cinematographer Dario Di Palma.

Childhood

The son of a Roman camera operator and a flower seller, he grew up in impoverished circumstances.

Inside of Cannes Film Festival

Carlo Di Palma was a member of jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992.

First job

Began in 1954 as an assistant cameraman to leading post-war Italian cinematographer Gianni Di Venanzo.

Long career

Internationally known for his collaboration with directors Michelangelo Antonioni (notably 'Red Desert' and 'Blow Up') and Woody Allen (for whom he worked on ten films over a period of ten years). Di Palma received a lifetime achievement award at the European Film Awards in 2003.