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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 (2015) Cinematography Analysis

Surface Matters

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

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

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

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The Cinematography of "Carol" (2015) – Evan E. Richards

Realism

Conversations with CAROL

Carol (2015) Behind the Scenes - Part 2/2

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

Carol Featurette - Screenplay (2015) - Cate Blanchette, Rooney Mara Drama HD

Do the Right Thing - Screenshot podcast

House of Flying Daggers – Ending Notes

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

'Carol,' 'Erin Brockovich' Cinematographer on How He Turns Images Into Ideas

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Hartismere Technical Theatre

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

Useful Careers Websites

Teacher of English - (Maternity cover)

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

E-Safety

Book a tour... appointments for 2025 - 2026 academic year will be available soon

University and careers; destinations & retention

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