Complex sentence: Marius Ely Joseph Sestier (8 September 1861--8 November 1928) was a French cinematographer, best known for his work in Australia, where he shot some of the country's first films.
Split into simpler sentences: Marius Ely Joseph Sestier (8 September 1861--8 November 1928) was a French cinematographer. Sestier was best known for his work in Australia, where he shot some of the country's first films.