I recently watched the film Children of Men directed by Alfonso Cuaron. The cinematography, done by Emmanuel Lubezki, was the most resonating part of the film. This man also did the cinematography for Oscar winning films such as Birdman and The Revenant. The scene in this clip follows the main character as he pushes his way through battle in a long, continuous shot. Notice how the hand-held camera work creates a sense of panic and puts the viewer in the battle.
Children of Men 2006 Long Take from MyFavouriteFilms on Vimeo.
I love movies that have long takes like this. It is peak craftsmanship and you can see how much time went into planning such a feat.
ReplyDeleteIn just this short scene I feel like I am connecting with these characters and experiencing this event with them. Incredible cinematography.
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