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


“It seamlessly evokes the period by paying homage to the great photography of the time.”

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Carol (Haynes, 2015)

Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis

Surface Matters

The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

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

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

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Superimposition in film

Carol Interview Special | Film4 | Interview

Shaun of the Dead - 'The Plan' montage

Do the Right Thing - Screenshot podcast

Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

Carol 2015 - Extended Trailer

Under the Skin - Film Form, Narrative and Ideology

Edward Lachman Shares His Secrets For Shooting Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’

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Summer 2026 Examinations

E-Safety

Term dates

Increase in Fees for Instrumental/Vocal lessons from September 2026

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Hartismere Family Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice

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ZEN GCE Examinations Aesthetics Film Studies Carol MUBI The Hollywood Reporter Wellbeing Screenplay Year 9 Options Trips Internet Safety School Nurse Drama Do The Right Thing Revision British Health GCSE Drama Lessons A Level

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