Peter Biziou BSC is that rare kind of cinematographer that has garnered universal acclaim among his co-workers for his professionalism and the ability to make an impact on the production while abiding by the director’s cues and respecting his vision.
Having won an Oscar for Best Cinematography among other prestigious awards, he has become one of the most distinguished British cinematographers in history. In November 2023, he’ll grace Toruń with his presence to receive 31st EnergaCAMERIMAGE Lifetime Achievement Award.
Peter Biziou was born on August 8th, 1944 in Bangor, Caernarvonshire county, Wales. His family had been evacuated therein during the Second World War. Since childhood, he was surrounded by the world of cinema thanks to his father, Leon Bijou, cinematographer, special effects & animation, and assistant director who worked with Richard Thorpe on Ivanhoe (1952) and cinematographer with Adrian Lyne on Foxes (1980).
Following his return to post-war London, Peter Biziou spent his course of study at Paddington Secondary Technical School (renamed Quintin Kynaston School in 1969). There, young Peter became proficient in engineering, machining, and technical drawing, which proved very useful in the subsequent years of his budding career as a cinematographer. Being raised by a single father, he accompanied his parent to the production studios where he could observe and learn about the complicated process of film creation in person. Peter also lent a hand to his dad in his modest workshop, helping him piece together short stop-motion animations and gradually kindling his love of cinema.
