Let’s break down how they made one of the most beloved indie films of recent years.
Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells has been moving audiences to tears with her mesmerizing debut feature, Aftersun. The film explores grief through the perspective of a young and adult version of Sophie, played by Frankie Corio and Celia Rowlson-Hall, as she spends a holiday with her single father, Calum (Paul Mescal).
Inspired by, but not based on, Wells’ experiences as the child of young parents, the ’90s-based film is simple in its narrative structure, but the audio and visuals of the film leave us with a painful memory from our youths. As the film continues, we move into some more sophisticated with deeply moving performances from the young cast.
The team behind Aftersun gave this indie project a life that was unexpected, yet well-deserved as this is one of the most stunning films of the year. Although Aftersun‘s screenplay equally moved us to tears, we want to know how the camera and lens choice for this film added to the narrative impact.
Let’s get into it!
Author: Alyssa Miller
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
