Cinematography Atlas

The Tree of Life (2011) – Dir. Terrence Malick, DP Emmanuel Lubezki A poetic meditation on existence, with dreamlike cinematography that feels like a memory unfolding. Learn more about The Tree of Life

In the Mood for Love (2000) – Dir. Wong Kar-wai, DP Christopher Doyle Every frame is a painting—lush colors, moody lighting, and slow, deliberate motion create an atmosphere of longing. Learn more about In the Mood for Love

Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – Dir. Denis Villeneuve, DP Roger Deakins A masterclass in light and shadow, blending neon dystopia with haunting, minimalist landscapes. Learn more about Blade Runner 2049

Barry Lyndon (1975) – Dir. Stanley Kubrick, DP John Alcott Shot almost entirely with natural light and candlelit interiors, this is Kubrick at his most painterly. Learn more about Barry Lyndon

Paris, Texas (1984) – Dir. Wim Wenders, DP Robby Müller Vast American landscapes, neon-lit motels, and quiet emotional depth—every frame feels like a still photograph. Learn more about Paris, Texas

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) – Dir. Wes Anderson, DP Robert Yeoman Symmetry, pastel palettes, and meticulous framing make this a visually distinct masterpiece. Learn more about The Grand Budapest Hotel

Children of Men (2006) – Dir. Alfonso Cuarón, DP Emmanuel Lubezki One of the greatest uses of long takes and immersive cinematography in modern cinema. Learn more about Children of Men

The Red Shoes (1948) – Dir. Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, DP Jack Cardiff A technicolor dream—rich, vibrant, and stunningly theatrical. Learn more about The Red Shoes

There Will Be Blood (2007) – Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson, DP Robert Elswit Epic in scope yet deeply intimate, with landscapes and faces captured in stark, beautiful contrast. Learn more about There Will Be Blood

The Revenant (2015) – Dir. Alejandro G. Iñárritu, DP Emmanuel Lubezki Natural light, vast wilderness, and raw, immersive camerawork make this a brutal visual spectacle. Learn more about The Revenant