December 2025

Bold Strokes: Marty Supreme

This in-depth look at the making of Marty Supreme appears in American Cinematographer's January 2026 issue. For full access to our archive, which includes more than 105 years of essential motion-picture production coverage, become a subscriber today. When AC’s editors approached me about interviewing Darius Khondji, ASC, AFC about Marty Supreme, I leaped at the opportunity. Khondji has been on my “favorite cinematographers” list for as long as I’ve been keeping one. His work has graced nearly every genre, from psychological thrillers to epic dramas, and his unique ways of visualizing stories have become an important force in modern cinema. Prior to our Zoom interview, we had only met socially at industry events; now, I’d finally have a...more