Magdalena Górka

Magdalena Górka
Born (1977-10-29) 29 October 1977[1]
OccupationCinematographer
Websitemagdalenagorka.com

Magdalena Górka, also as Magdalena Bachman (born 29 October 1977) is a cinematographer.

Biography

In 2000, she graduated from the Cinematography Department of the National Film School in Łódź. She became a member of the Polish Society of Cinematographers (PSC),[1] the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC),[3] and in 2024, a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).[1]

In 2010, she sued Casey Affleck for $2.25 million with multiple complaints including intentional infliction of emotional distress and breach of oral contract.[4][5] Magdalena Górka alleged that she had been subjected to “routine instances” of sexual harassment by crew members including Antony Langdon, “within the presence and with the active encouragement of Affleck.”[4] Affleck denied the allegations and threatened countersuits, but eventually agreed to mediation and settled both cases out of court.[6]

Filmography

Source.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Magdalena Górka". filmpolski.pl. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  2. ^ "Magdalena Górka: Uzdolniona Polka podbija Hollywood". film.wp.pl. 8 January 2015. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  3. ^ "Magdalena Gorka Welcomed Into Society Membership". theasc.com. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  4. ^ a b "Gorka v. Affleck, et al., No. BC441003, complaint (Cal. Super. Ct., L.A. Cty., Jul. 30, 2010)" (PDF). ABC News.
  5. ^ "Casey Affleck sued by second woman on Joaquin Phoenix documentary staff". Daily News. August 1, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2010.
  6. ^ Child, Ben (September 15, 2010). "Casey Affleck settles sexual harassment lawsuits". The Guardian. Retrieved February 17, 2023.