What key elements of Chloé Zhao's directing style stood out in Nomadland? One of the highlights of 2020 was the entire world coming together to celebrate Chloé Zhao and her district style of pared-down filmmaking that focuses on characters, locations, and naturalistic elements. Zhao took her first Academy Award last month, so I thought it was a great time to examine how her directing style really exploded this year. Her direction of Nomadland, its homage and origins to the work of Terrence Malick, and how she might start a new stylistic movement in film are all going to be talked about in this article. So let's dive right in. Check out this video from Thomas Flight, and let's talk after the break. Highlighting Chloé Zhao's Directorial Style in Nomadland From the picturesque landscapes of the American west and midwest to the soft setting and rising sun casting natural light over the faces of the actors, Zhao cemented her pared-down style of filmmaking this past year. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 5 May, 2021