Category: Week 4 (9/17 + 9/19) • Cinematography
Cinematography of Art and its Function in Portrait of a Lady On Fire
Told as a memory which explains the backstory of one of Marianne’s paintings, art serves a critical role in the narrative of the film. Cinematography is used throughout Portrait of a Lady On Fire to... Read MoreDirector’s Intentions and the Female Gaze: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
To me what really stands out about Portrait of a Lady on Fire is the director’s focus on the female gaze. There are barely any men in the entire film, and those that are, have roles like the rowboat... Read MoreUsing cinematography to accentuate relationship in Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a masterclass on how to film a queer romance movie. I’ve seen many other great films like it, but none with the same attention to detail and commitment to its heartbrea... Read MoreThe Cinematography of “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”
Claire Mathon AFC on Portrait of a Lady on Fire In an article by Red.com, french cinematographer Claire Mathon gives us an insight into filming Portrait of a Lady on Fire and the behind-the-scenes of ... Read MoreLoneliness in “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Article: https://thebestfckingyearsofyourlife.substack.com/p/the-exquisite-loneliness-of-the-grand In The Grand Budapest Hotel, the eponymous hotel acts as an extravagant retirement home. At the onset... Read More