Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Phedon Papamichael has worked with some of the biggest directors of the last few decades, including Wim Wenders and Roger Corman, and recently Alexander Payne and James Mangold. He is, as they say, a big deal.He’s also incredibly generous with his insights, ready at the drop of a hat to talk about his camera package and the technical details of achieving certain shots, as well as the rationale behind shooting style and production choices.This year, he’s likely to get even more awards recognition for his latest collaboration with Mangold on the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, which stars Timothée Chalamet as the folk singer. Capturing just a few years in Dylan’s early career, the film is linear but loose, allowing us to meet the artist the way others around him do. It’s a little bit distant, shot fairly naturally, and not overly stylized.We spoke with Papamichael ahead of the film’s Dec. 25 release to learn more about his collaboration with Mangold and get a peek into his process. - YouTube www.youtube.com The world of Bob Dylan Fresh from the film's premiere at the Dolby Theater, Papamichael's enthusiasm for the project is evident. “It's always great to see it with an audience,” he said. He added, “Timothée's demeanor and behavior and how it translates, his interpretation of Bob is just wonderful and really inspiring, was inspiring for us as filmmakers.” He revealed that the film team found their direction after director James Mangold spoke with Dylan himself....
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