Personal details
- Birth Date: 1955-04-14
- Birth Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
- Professions: Cinematographer, Camera and Electrical Department, Location Management
Anthony Dod Mantle—yeah, the guy’s basically a living legend in the world of cinematography. Born in Oxford back in ’55, he’s the kind of artist who doesn’t just point a camera and call it a day. Nah, he’s the mastermind behind the wild, electric visuals of “Slumdog Millionaire.” Remember all those colors and chaos? That was him turning Mumbai’s madness into pure movie magic. And if you ever caught “Antichrist,” well, brace yourself. The visuals? Disturbing, beautiful, totally unforgettable—he’s not afraid to push boundaries or get a little weird with things. Then there’s “The Last King of Scotland,” where he took us deep into the heart of Uganda and made every sweaty, tense moment feel almost too real to handle. He’s not just some dude who stands behind expensive gear—Mantle’s got this knack for experimenting, especially with digital cameras way before it was cool. People credit him for giving gritty realism a whole new look, and honestly, the guy’s fingerprints are all over some of the most visually daring films of the last few decades. From handheld shots that throw you right into the action, to these sweeping, dreamlike sequences, he knows how to mess with your head and your heart. Whether he’s working with big-name directors or on indie flicks, his style’s always unmistakable. If you’re into movies that actually make you feel something just from how they look, thank Anthony Dod Mantle—he changed the game.
Anthony got a nod for an Evening Standard Award back in 2013 for his work on Dredd 3D, which is kinda wild when you think about how underrated that movie was. Dredd 3D wasn’t your typical superhero flick—it had this gritty, neon-soaked vibe, way more hardcore than what most people expected. The visuals were just insane. The slow-motion sequences? Absolute eye-candy, and you could tell the effects team went all out. Anthony’s contribution really helped crank up the intensity. The way they pulled off those brutal action scenes, it was just top-tier. Not a lot of people realize how much work goes into making a movie like that look so damn cool, but the nomination was honestly well-deserved. Even if Dredd 3D didn’t get the mainstream love, folks in the industry definitely noticed. It’s one of those cult classics now, and Anthony’s work is a big reason why.
Grew up in England with a mum who painted and a dad knee-deep in farming, so yeah—house full of paint fumes and muddy boots. My folks weren’t the pushy type. Never heard them nag about careers or making a name for myself, which, honestly, is rare. While my mates were getting shoved into law school, my parents just let me wander, literally and figuratively. Did my A-levels, then just started drifting, trying to figure out what I was actually meant to do. Ended up in India at 24, camera slung over my shoulder, snapping photos of everything. It hit me then—one photo, so many stories. Everyone sees something different, and that’s wild. That trip changed everything. It was the first real spark. Suddenly, all my drifting made sense. Maybe you’ve gotta get lost before you figure out what really lights you up.
April 14, 1955
Konidela Ram Charan
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
70 years old