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Why 'The Brutalist' Should Be Seen in VistaVision and 70mm
IndieWireStory by Jim Hemphill
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Todd Field's upcoming art-house epic 'The Brutalist' brings back the long-forgotten VistaVision format for an immersive cinematic experience.
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- Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema shot 'The Brutalist' on vintage VistaVision cameras, a format last used in major films during the 1950s and 60s.
- Director Todd Field is insisting the film be shown in 70mm projection to fully capture the format's higher resolution and distinct visual properties.
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Todd Field, Hoyte van Hoytema, VistaVision, The Brutalist