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Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt on Chinatown • Movies We Like
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Talking About Chinatown with our guest, Cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt
Roman Polanski's 1974 neo-noir Chinatown is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. In this episode, we're joined by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt to discuss this masterpiece of cinema.
We start by talking to Erik about his passion for filmmaking and what led him to a career in cinematography. He shares how he was drawn to the camaraderie and creative collaboration of working on set. Over time he realized…
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