American Society of Cinematographers' 100 Milestone Films in Cinematography of the 20th Century

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As part of the centennial festivities in 2019, the Society released their members’ list of the 100 milestone films in the art and craft of cinematography of the 20th century. Organized by Steven Fierberg (Secretary, Love & Other Drugs, The Affair) and voted on by ASC members, the list is the first of its kind to showcase the best of cinematography as selected by professional directors of photography.

The top 10 are ranked, the rest are listed in order of release.

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  1. 4 new

    Citizen Kane

    1941, in 39 top lists Check
  2. 9 new

    2001: A Space Odyssey

    1968, in 45 top lists Check
  3. 23 new

    The Third Man

    1949, in 37 top lists Check
  4. 24 new

    Rashômon

    1950 — a.k.a. Rashomon, in 34 top lists Check
  5. 32 new

    Vertigo

    1958, in 42 top lists Check
  6. 50 new

    Klute

    1971, in 11 top lists Check
  7. 56 new

    Chinatown

    1974, in 31 top lists Check
  8. 84 new

    Mississippi Burning

    1988, in 4 top lists Check
  9. 91 new

    Trois couleurs: Bleu

    1993 — a.k.a. Three Colors: Blue, in 19 top lists Check
  10. 93 new

    Se7en

    1995, in 29 top lists Check
  11. 95 new

    L.A. Confidential

    1997, in 27 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jul 24, 2020; source