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“She Lived in a Heightened Reality”: ‘THR Presents’ Q&A With ‘Maria’ Cinematographer Ed Lachman

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Patrick Brzeski
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Acclaimed cinematographer Ed Lachman reveals the creative process behind capturing the 'heightened reality' of opera legend Maria Callas in Angelina Jolie's Netflix biopic.
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  • Lachman seamlessly blends 35mm, 16mm, and Super 8mm film to represent the diva's shifting perspectives, from her 'traumatic' to 'rarified' experiences of the world.
  • Lachman's Oscar-nominated work on Larraín's previous film 'El Conde' laid the groundwork for his visually arresting approach to 'Maria', which the film's critics have praised as 'sumptuous' and 'beautifully crafted'.
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Ed Lachman, Pablo Larraín, Angelina Jolie, Maria Callas, Netflix, Maria, El Conde
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