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Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis


A short analysis of the cinematic techniques used to enhance storytelling in the film Carol.

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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'

Surface Matters

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

The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending

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Under the Skin - The Alien Gaze

Academy Conversations: Carol

House of Flying Daggers - sound

Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

Superimposition in film

Carol Interview Special | Film4 | Interview

The importance of scene transitions

House of Flying Daggers - flashcards

Is Vertigo the best or worst movie ever?

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Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

Local Governing Body Information

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

What happens to your examination script?

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

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