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Solving the Many Mysteries of What Became ‘Carol’


The book, which the author prized and later disowned, has been made into a movie starring Cate Blanchett. But in the ’50s, it was adapted as well (though not produced).

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Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

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

The Absent Gaze: Navigating Feminist Cinematography on Notebook

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, on Carol

Fallen Angels: A Wong Kar Wai Masterpiece

House of Flying Daggers: A Reappraisal

Film: camera shots examples

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

House of Flying Daggers - sound

Carol 2015 - Extended Trailer

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E-Safety

University and careers; destinations & retention

Sixth Form Course Information

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Hartismere Bursary Criteria

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

Academic challenge and independence; attainment

Hartismere Sixth Form College

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