Blog #1: Camera Shot from "Far from the Madding Crowd" (2015)

"It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in a language chiefly made by men to express theirs"

- Bathsheba Everdene, Far from the Madding Crowd

We, women, are surrounded by men. So, I hope that this quote will catch your attention. Far from the Madding Crowd directed by Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt) is, by far, one of the best cinematographies that I have ever seen in my short life. Charlotte Bruus Christensen (The Hunt, The Girl on the Train) did a marvelous master piece. The contrasting colors (the lavender dress, the red uniform, the grass, and the trees) make this scene stand out. Every time that I look at this scene, I pause it. Just by looking at this dazzling long shot and the contrasting colors make me feel alive. It is like an artistic drug. When I watch this film, I always contemplate this beautiful piece of work that resembles a painting. This is the reason why I love this film. Let me rephrase it: this is the reason why I love films. I always discover myself through old and new emotions and feelings just by looking at the cinematography. Cinematography is the element that makes films an art of expression. A beautiful and flawless moment.

If I did not catch your attention, this film is based on a Thomas Hardy's novel. This is the movie trailer.

If I still did not catch your attention, just look at this handsome gentleman: Gabriel Oaks (Matthias Schoenaerts). I guarantee Mr. Oak will capture all your hearts, just like Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice did and still does.