Aftersun | The Importance of the Camera

Aftersun, the feature-length directorial debut from Charlotte Wells, does something that so few movies or books get the opportunity to do. It uses the way it tells its tale, namely parts of its cinematography, as a device that carries weight in the story.
This video essay explores Aftersun's use of the camera, and the important role it plays in the story.
Films:
- Aftersun
- Gone Girl
Music:
- Oliver Coates - Memory Opening
- Oliver Coates - Ocean2Rave
- Oliver Coates - One Without
- Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - What Have We Done to Each Other?
- Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross - Technically, Missing
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[@DonalUiNeill]

The additional perspective that Callum was trying to capture footage to leave behind (which I never considered) has broke me all over again. Incredible film

[@ali-goregano1197]

I think that’s what makes the last shot of him dropping the camera down so sad. He knows she’s gone now and he’s kind of not playing the role of the dad anymore he’s checked out.

[@arriddle823]

This was an incredibly well done film that stuck with me for many days after my first viewing.

[@MC-bq9dj]

I agree so much!👍🏻♥️

[@jackwiegmann]

duuuude. i didn't see the trailer and came in late, so the adult Sophie reveal at the end was a total surprise, and made the film better in my opinion.

[@cj4631]

Couldn’t agree more! Sublime craftsmanship

[@geeman.8081]

I cry everything I watch parts of this film. It was perfect to me.
Obviously biased but I'd gave it ALL the oscars. The leads were perfect too.

[@YohahnKo]

Incredible analysis and said in such a concise way that's not too sophisticated, subbed!

[@tbhtbs]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it

[@laurakojobeecham4872]

Well that’s just made me sodding cry. Thanks ALOT!

[@josemichael1998]

Thank you for making this video. This movie is heartbreaking.

[@muhammadragb8189]

TH-cam just keeps recommending me amazing people

[@jenniethompson5082]

Excellent. Well done x

[@WeightyTony]

I thought this was about skincare..

[@helaterdiebyacold3739]

Nice video bro :) u have the thumbnail without letters? i want that wallpaper so much!

[@olivercoates2377]

🖤

[@samuraibarvidessays]

just a tip: in future vids you should de-click the audio. the mouth noises are honestly really distracting.

[@laurakojobeecham4872]

Didn’t bother me