Yorgos Lanthimos' The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes a deliberate effort to restrict the emotional connection we have to his characters. Although the film examines humanity's relationship to fate, it remains apathetic and logical, rather than passionate or emotional.
In this video, we're taking a look at how the cinematography of The Killing of a Sacred Deer makes it hard to empathize and connect. Though their affliction is terrible, the Murphy family is portrayed in a cold light, which creates both unease and tension. The Kubrickian style of editing and filming makes for an uncomfortable viewing experience - we'll talk about how it's crafted to do so, and why.

Music:
Scott Buckley - Midsommar
Kevin MacLeod - Egmont Overture
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0:00 Context & World-building
1:58 Framing
4:20 Dolly shot
5:23 Zoom-in
6:10 Zoom-out
7:33 Result & Purpose

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