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‘Wicked’, ‘Emilia Perez’ & ‘Joker: Folie A Deux’ Cinematographers On Capturing Musical Magic

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Lighting, lensing, and rhythm: how cinematographers shape the musical magic of 2023's most anticipated films.
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  • Emilia Pérez, cinematographer of 'Emilia Perez', brings gritty realism to the musical genre, blending raw handheld camerawork with vibrant colors to create an edgy, documentary-like feel.
  • Lawrence Sher and Paul Guilhaume, the DPs for 'Joker: Folie à Deux', use moody shadows and a subdued palette to ground the musical numbers in the film's dark, unsettling tone.
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