
ARRI
The Arriflex 35 BL (Blimped Lightweight), introduced in 1972, was the first self-blimped 35mm motion picture camera quiet enough for sync-sound shooting without an external housing. Its mirror-reflex viewfinder and rugged construction made it a standard tool in European and independent filmmaking from the 1970s onward.

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“Kubrick used Arriflex cameras extensively, including for the candlelit sequences in "Barry Lyndon" (1975) with specially adapted Zeiss lenses. His use of Arriflex equipment is documented in multiple production accounts.”

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“Kurosawa used Arriflex cameras for his widescreen productions; he employed multiple cameras simultaneously, a practice documented in "Something Like an Autobiography" (1982) and production accounts of "Seven Samurai" (1954) and "Ran" (1985).”

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“Bergman and his cinematographer Sven Nykvist used Arriflex cameras for their decades-long collaboration, including "Persona" (1966) and "Cries and Whispers" (1972). Documented in Nykvist's memoir and in Bergman's autobiography "The Magic Lantern" (1987).”
Last updated March 7, 2026

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“Fellini used Arriflex cameras on his productions at Cinecittà Studios; his films "8½" (1963) and "Amarcord" (1973) were shot on 35mm with Arriflex equipment.”

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“Tarkovsky used Arriflex cameras for his films made outside the Soviet Union, including "Nostalghia" (1983) and "The Sacrifice" (1986). His cinematographer Sven Nykvist shot "The Sacrifice" on Arriflex equipment. Documented in "Sculpting in Time" (1986).”

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“Godard used Arriflex cameras for several productions; cinematographer Raoul Coutard has discussed the use of Arriflex and Eclair equipment in interviews about their collaboration.”

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“Scorsese used Arriflex cameras for "Taxi Driver" (1976), "Raging Bull" (1980), and other early films. His cinematographer Michael Chapman has discussed the use of Arriflex equipment in multiple interviews.”

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“Lynch used Arriflex cameras for "Eraserhead" (1977), shooting over five years at the AFI campus. His cinematographer Frederick Elmes has discussed the production's use of Arriflex equipment.”

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“Leone used Arriflex cameras for his Spaghetti Western trilogy and "Once Upon a Time in America" (1984). His cinematographer Tonino Delli Colli has discussed the equipment used on these productions.”

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“Lee used Arriflex cameras for "Do the Right Thing" (1989) and "Malcolm X" (1992). His cinematographer Ernest Dickerson has discussed the equipment in interviews.”

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“Wong and his cinematographer Christopher Doyle used Arriflex cameras for "In the Mood for Love" (2000) and "Chungking Express" (1994). Doyle has discussed the equipment in multiple interviews about their improvised shooting style.”

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“Kiarostami used Arriflex cameras for his Koker Trilogy and "Taste of Cherry" (1997). His cinematographer Homayun Payvar has discussed the equipment in interviews.”

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“Ray used Arriflex cameras for many of his films from the 1960s onward, including "Charulata" (1964). His first film, "Pather Panchali" (1955), was shot on a borrowed Mitchell camera. Documented in Andrew Robinson's "Satyajit Ray: The Inner Eye" (1989).”

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“Kieślowski used Arriflex cameras for the Three Colors Trilogy (1993-94) and "The Double Life of Véronique" (1991). His cinematographer Slawomir Idziak has discussed the equipment in interviews.”

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“Fassbinder used Arriflex cameras for his prolific output of films, including "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul" (1974) and "The Marriage of Maria Braun" (1979). The Arriflex was the standard camera for German productions of the period.”

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“Wenders used Arriflex cameras alongside Aaton for many of his productions; his cinematographer Robby Müller discussed their use of both systems in interviews.”
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“Bresson used Arriflex cameras for his later films, including "Au Hasard Balthazar" (1966) and "Pickpocket" (1959). His working methods are documented in "Notes on the Cinematograph" (1975).”

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“Anderson shoots on film with Arriflex cameras; "The Grand Budapest Hotel" (2014), "The French Dispatch" (2021), and other films were shot on 35mm using Arriflex equipment.”

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“Jarmusch has shot his films on 35mm and 16mm with Arriflex cameras; "Stranger Than Paradise" (1984) was shot on 16mm with an Arriflex. His commitment to film is documented in published interviews.”

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“Loach has used Arriflex cameras for his social realist films including "Kes" (1969) and "I, Daniel Blake" (2016). The handheld flexibility of the Arriflex suited his documentary-influenced style.”

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“Leigh has used Arriflex cameras for his character-driven films; the camera's flexibility accommodated his improvisation-based production method. His cinematographer Dick Pope has discussed their equipment choices.”

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“Van Sant used Arriflex cameras for "Elephant" (2003) and his Death Trilogy, shooting in long Steadicam takes. His use of Arriflex equipment is documented in production interviews.”

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“Reichardt shoots on 16mm and 35mm film; "First Cow" (2019) and "Meek's Cutoff" (2010) were shot on film with Arriflex cameras. Her commitment to film is documented in published interviews.”

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“Aronofsky shot "Requiem for a Dream" (2000) on Super 16mm with Arriflex cameras. "Black Swan" (2010) was shot on Super 16mm as well; "The Whale" (2022) on the ARRI ALEXA.”

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“Zhang Yimou used Arriflex cameras for "Raise the Red Lantern" (1991) and "Red Sorghum" (1988). His cinematographer Zhao Fei has discussed the equipment in interviews.”