… 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?”:
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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