Acclaimed cinematographer Markus Förderer shares the camera tricks he used to create a vintage look for his historical thriller while maintaining a tight POV.
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Förderer utilized a mix of anamorphic lenses and older cameras to give the film a classic cinematic feel, while still keeping the framing and shots grounded in the protagonist's perspective.
In a nod to the story's 1960s setting, Förderer incorporated hand-processed film elements and practical lighting effects to heighten the sense of period authenticity for discerning cinephiles.