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


“Carol” marks the Camerimage and critics-award-winning DP’s fourth collaboration with Todd Haynes.

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Surface Matters

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis

The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending

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

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Under the Skin - Film Form, Narrative and Ideology

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

Shaun of the Dead - 'The Plan' montage

Fallen Angels: A Wong Kar Wai Masterpiece

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

House of Flying Daggers - sound

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

Conversations with CAROL

Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

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Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

CABARET THE MUSICAL. London. Y9-13. Weds 15th April 2026- Only a few places left

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Summer 2026 Examinations

Teacher of Art & Photography (Part time)

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Teacher of Business Studies & Economics

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Examinations GCE ZEN Film Studies Carol Aesthetics Art Exhibition Drama A Level Working Pan's Labyrinth Bullying Wingfield Barns Captain Fantastic Mocks Vacancies Year 11 Year 13 Economics Mrs Davy Vertigo Print

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