I have taken inspiration for this piece from the work of cinematography of Martin Ruhe and director Daniel Barber in the film "Harry Brown" (2009). I particularly like the combination of harsh lighting and desaturated shots to help create the sense of a bleak world within our own particular reality.
What was important in this film was the use of both locations and lighting. First off, the locations used within the film are all real world locations within Britain to give the film a sense of realism. The run-down block of flats that is the main setting for the film is a sight often seen within the cities of Britain today, and it helps to build the characters that are portrayed in this film. These locations are often made up of grey concrete walls, floors and ceilings, creating a set that is both colourless and lifeless.
The lighting in "Harry Brown" is often harsh, casting shadows onto the lower half and underside of Michael Caine's face, as well as the other performers in this film. A lot of the lighting is done with lighting within the film world, for example, harsh artificial lighting from strip lighting in tunnels, to create a claustrophobic, artificial world.
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