The world premiere of Robert Richardson: The White Devil took place in the Czech Republic over the July 4 weekend. The documentary offers a candid look at the three-time Oscar-winning cinematographer's career. It explores his collaborations with directors including Oliver Stone and Quentin Tarantino.
Robert Richardson attended the event in the Czech Republic, where the film debuted. Directed by Jana Hojdová, the project started as a student effort in 2016 and expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic when the director stayed with Richardson in the United States.
The film covers Richardson's work on movies such as Platoon and Kill Bill. It includes ten Oscar nominations and three wins for the cinematographer, now aged 70.
In related interviews, Richardson discussed his experiences with technology changes in filmmaking and past projects. He noted ongoing plans with Quentin Tarantino for a potential tenth film after the director completes a play.