Frame Analysis
Evolution from Dogtooth: Bakatakis moved from the static, formal approach of Dogtooth to a more dynamic visual language, using wide-angle lenses and camera movement to create a different kind of unease.
Wide-Angle Distortion: Extensive use of wide-angle lenses creates subtle distortion that enhances the film's absurdist tone and makes familiar environments feel alien and uncomfortable.
Institutional Sterility: Visual approach emphasizes the sterile, bureaucratic nature of the hotel environment while contrasting with the wild, natural forest sequences.
Environmental Contrast: Sharp visual distinction between the controlled hotel environment and the chaotic forest setting, using different lighting and framing approaches for each location.
Absurdist Formalism: Precise, formal compositions that support the film's deadpan humor and absurdist narrative. Camera placement enhances the uncomfortable social dynamics.
Natural Light Integration: Emphasis on natural lighting sources to maintain realistic foundation beneath the surreal narrative premise.
Wide-Angle Setup: Use of wide-angle lenses throughout to create subtle distortion. Requires careful attention to avoid unwanted perspective distortion of actors.
Location Lighting: Hotel sequences require even, institutional lighting. Forest sequences use available natural light with minimal supplementation.
Formal Composition: Precise framing that supports the absurdist tone. Camera placement should enhance uncomfortable social dynamics without drawing attention to technique.