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James Acheson (born 13 March 1946) is a British costume designer. He was educated at Colchester Royal Grammar School and studied at Wimbledon School of Art. He has designed costumes and sets for television, theatre, opera, ballet and film, working in more than 14 different countries.
James Acheson is a British designer who won three Oscars for his work on The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons and The Man in the Iron Mask. He also worked on films such as Brazil, Spider-Man and The Dark Crystal.
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May 1, 2018 · Learn about the historical costume designer James Acheson, who worked on films like Dangerous Liaisons, The Last Emperor, and Time Bandits. See images and quotes from his interviews on his creative process and challenges.
Feb 1, 2005 · From Doctor Who to Doc Ock... LA STORY... Costume designer James Acheson started his professional life at the BBC in the 70s, working on eight episodes of Doctor Who. His first movie was Terry...
Colour had well and truly arrived in cinema by the time The Last Emperor (1987) was released, but its use in the film’s costumes and cinematography was Oscar-winning. The film follows Pu Yi’s transition from the last emperor of China to ordinary citizen, and colour is essential to his journey.
Dec 29, 2020 · Dec292020. Restoration @ 25: Honoring the great James Acheson. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 1:47PM. by Cláudio Alves. In 1995, Michael Hoffman's Restoration adapted the best-selling novel of Rose Tremain into a sumptuous dramatization of 17th century England.
Learn about the career and achievements of James Acheson, who won three Oscars for his costumes in The Last Emperor, Dangerous Liaisons and Restoration. Watch film clips, join a book-signing and hear him discuss his influences and collaborations with directors.
