Amir Esmann
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Amir Esmann in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
) is a Director of Photography in Central Europe
Central Europe
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, known for his association with multiple television and media companies. His productions in former Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia
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are most recognized by his peers, and in addition to other commendations, Esmann received the Dr. Karl Renner award.
Esmann has led several pop documentaries for artists such as Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston
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and Jean Paul Gaultier.
During the days of the Shah, Esmann would live in Tehran
Tehran
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, Iran
Iran
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, but would spend of his time between Austria
Austria
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and Vienna
Vienna
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, where in 1999 he would found the Camera Department, a resource for inspiring filmmakers.
Working for the stations ORF
ORF
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, BBC
BBC
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, ARTE
Arte
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, NHK
NHK
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, TV5
TV5MONDE
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, RAI
RAI
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, Esmann continues to be recognized for his contributions as a cameraman and director.