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


“It seamlessly evokes the period by paying homage to the great photography of the time.”

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Surface Matters

The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending

Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

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

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

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Shaun of the Dead - 'The Plan' montage

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, on Carol

Do the Right Thing - Screenshot podcast

Carol (2015) Behind the Scenes - Part 2/2

Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

Fallen Angels - Explained

Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

How to write scene transitions

Under the Skin - audiovisual alienation

Carol Featurette - Costume Design (2015) - Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler Drama HD

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Hartismere Bursary Criteria

E-Safety

Local Governing Body Information

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

University and careers; destinations & retention

Academic challenge and independence; attainment

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Hartismere Sixth Form College

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