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Solving the Many Mysteries of What Became ‘Carol’


The book, which the author prized and later disowned, has been made into a movie starring Cate Blanchett. But in the ’50s, it was adapted as well (though not produced).

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Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

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Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

The importance of scene transitions

Understanding Fallen Angels

Edward Lachman Shares His Secrets For Shooting Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’

Academy Conversations: Carol

World of Wong Kar Wei - go 7 minutes and 13 seconds in!

How to write scene transitions

Under the Skin - featurette

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

Expressionism

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Our curriculum

Artist in Residence for 2026

Young Performers Theatre Workshops - For 12-18's

March 2026 Year 11 Mocks

Meshes of the Afternoon - Maya Deren (1943)

Summer 2026 Examinations

Head of Department Psychology & Sociology

Parents Evening :: Year 9

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