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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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The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

Surface Matters

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

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

Cinematographer Edward Lachman on ‘Carol’ as a Stylistic Foil to ‘Far From Heaven’

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Conversations with CAROL

House of Flying Daggers - flashcards

ED LACHMAN talks the cinematography of CAROL: Interview Exclusive

The importance of scene transitions

Jonathan Glazer on Under the Skin

House of Flying Daggers - Wuxia Romance

Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

Under the Skin - The Alien Gaze

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

Film Education resource: House of Flying Daggers

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CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

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Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

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