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Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis


A short analysis of the cinematic techniques used to enhance storytelling in the film Carol.

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Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

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The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending

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E-Safety

University and careers; destinations & retention

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GCSE CS: 1.5 Networks - TCP/IP Layers and Protocols

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