• Denis Villeneuve: Silent Close-Ups

    • Visual Essay
June 2018

A visual essay with attention to Denis Villeneuve’s use of the close-up.

Denis Villeneuve may be one of the most visually-driven filmmakers working today. His films are often associated with grand vistas, striking wide shots, and haunting silhouettes. However, despite how memorable these shots may be, Villeneuve’s secret stylistic weapon is his use of the simple close-up.

 

 

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