… and the importance she places on “point of view”.
Though ostensibly covering the cinematographer’s choice of camera gear, In Depth Cine notes that what most informs Ellen Kuras ‘ work, from high-budget to indie films, from documentaries to music videos, is that technology is secondary to philosophy – “what distinguishes you from another person making film?” :
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Further Viewing
Some notes on a few of the narrative and documentary films Ellen Kuras has shot:
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Pretend It’s A City (2021)
Be Kind, Rewind (2008):
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