Cinematography
Cinematography

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Cinematography

2008
Movie
54 min
Portuguese

Through conversations held with fifty four of the most distinguished cinematographers working in Brazil and abroad over the last forty years, the documentary explores the working environment, the new tools and the different styles of the professional who controls the light and the shades behind the camera.

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: David F. SandbergGenres: Short, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A short film where a character films their girlfriend and then discovers something horrifying in the footage. It's a classic found-footage style horror short that relies on suspense and a chilling reveal.

Critical Reception

As a very short online film, 'Cinematography' gained significant traction for its effective use of the found-footage genre and its surprising scare. It is often cited as an early example of successful micro-budget horror filmmaking that resonated with online audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective build-up of tension within a very short runtime.

  • Lauded for its simple yet impactful jump scare and unsettling premise.

  • Recognized as a well-executed example of the found-footage horror subgenre.

Google audience: Online comments often highlight the film's clever use of camera perspective and its ability to create a genuine sense of unease despite its brevity.

Fun Fact

This short film was an early work by David F. Sandberg, who would later go on to direct major Hollywood horror films like 'Lights Out' and 'Annabelle: Creation'.

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