Filmmaker SS Rajamouli and composer M M Keeravaani presented the Best Documentary award to Shaunak Sen’s ‘All That Breathes’ at the 37th annual American Society of Cinematographers. They presented the award to cinematographers Ben Bernhard and Riju Das for the movie.
Presenting the awards, Keeravaani said, “Cinematography can make or break a documentary. And unlike a feature film, where you can unfold lighting, sound, and your subjects, a documentary is afforded none of these advantages.” Rajamouli added, "Capturing the memorable dance sequences in RRR required a lot of talent and timing. Shooting a documentary requires all that, plus the innate gift to anticipate where to capture the perfect shot and elevate the storytelling to an art form.” Keeravaani met Oscar-nominated composer Justin Hurwitz of ‘Babylon’ fame at the event.
Directed by Shaunak Sen, 'All That Breathes’ follows two brothers, Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad, who rescue and treat injured black kite birds in Delhi. The brothers save the birds who are injured due to pollution or kite flying.
Both Rajamouli and Keeravaani remain in the US ahead of the Academy awards. While ‘RRR’ has already picked up several awards internationally in the last few months, it also has Oscar nominations this year.