Spotlight on Cinematography: Reflections

In film, a reflection is rarely just a reflection. It says something about the character, about the moment, about what is being realized or learned or considered. Zack Sharf says: “A mirror shot is never just a mirror shot, and each image speaks volumes to the respective movie’s themes.” Duality, turmoil, hesitation, tranquility– reflections often allude to the fact that there is more going on beneath the surface than the character has admitted to. Below are some of my recent favorite reflections.

atonement
Atonement (2007) || Seamus McGarvey (DP)
ex machina
Ex Machina (2014) || Rob Hardy (DP)
a cure for wellness 2
A Cure for Wellness (2016) || Bojan Bazelli (DP)
The End of the Fing World
The End of the F***ing World || Justin Brown (DP)
life of pi
Life of Pi (2012) || Claudio Miranda (DP)
byzantium
Byzantium (2012) || Sean Bobbitt (DP)
chicago 2
Chicago (2002) || Dion Beebe (DP)
moulin rouge
Moulin Rouge (2001) || Donald McAlpine (DP)

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