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Why 'The Brutalist' Should Be Seen in VistaVision and 70mm
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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
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