With Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Maggie Cheung, Ping Lam Siu, Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung. The cinematography is breathtaking and is Christopher Doyle's crowning achievement, enhancing the relationship between the two leads with colour and imagery that adds to the story. The movements of the characters are usually shot behind objects such as a plant, curtain and door which still pertain to their inescapable relationship with their unfaithful spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs. Are you crazy?”, When asked by The Film Stage if he had any bad firsthand experiences with Cameron or Mann, Doyle responded, “Of course not. Mr Chow and Mrs Chan move into the same apartment building, next door to each other on the… The film’s physical grace is supplied by Cheung and Leung, both luminously attired in some of the most fabulous outfits ever assembled, while its mood rises from the camerawork of Christopher Doyle and Mark Lee Ping Bin, which lingers on hands, hips, and silhouettes, and all of the moments that could have led, but never do, to love. At once delicately mannered and visually extravagant, Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love is a masterful evocation of romantic longing and fleeting moments. SUPPORT THE NERDWRITER ON PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/nerdwriterI'M IN COMMENTS!!! Christopher Doyle, also known as Dù Kěfēng or Dou Ho-Fung is an Australian-Hong Kong cinematographer. “The real resource, the real integrity, came from our friendship, or our intent. Most of the time, their actions were restrained by the elderly landlords. Shot by ace cinematographer Christopher Doyle in both luminous monochrome and luscious saturated color, Happy Together is an intoxicating exploration of displacement and desire that swoons with the ache and exhilaration of love at its heart-tearing extremes. Copyright © Mediablastcorp. Christopher Doyle, Cinematographer: Paranoid Park. Set in Hong Kong in 1962, “In the Mood for Love” is the storyline of two characters Mr Chow played by Tony Leung and Mrs Chan played by Maggie Cheung, who try to resist falling in love. In just over 90 minutes, it conveys, through a voyeur-like cameras eye and spot-on, often silent, acting from Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung, an intensity of locked-up longing that's perhaps never. Wong had little taste for working in studio settings, let alone using special effects to imitate the look of past times. Wong Kar-Wai's 2000 movie "In the Mood for Love" is lauded for its lush cinematography and award-winning performances. Wong Kar-Wai's 2000 In the Mood for Love may be the best film, thus far, of the 21st Century. Mowan eventually declares his growing love for Li-zhen but the terrifying prospect of gossip splits the two, with Mo-wan leaving for a new life in Singapore. Christopher Doyle later discussed the necessity of filming where the streets, the buildings, and even the sight of clothes hanging on lines (as in 1960s Hon… Doyle is also known for other films such as Temptress Moon, Hero, Dumplings, and Psycho. Cinematography & Mise-en-Scene: In the Mood for Love by Wong Kar-wai. At once delicately mannered and visually extravagant, Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love is a masterful evocation of romantic longing and fleeting moments. The Old Gods Return to Hearthstone® in Madness at the Darkmoon... 8 Wedding Technology Trends Straight From the Future, Samsung S5 to Have Two Anti-Theft Features. The Australian-born Hong Kong cinematographer made a name for himself through his collaborations with Wong Kar-Wai, which famously include “Chungking Express,” “Happy Together,” “In the Mood for Love,” and “2046.” Doyle’s work on “In the Mood for Love” is often cited as some of the most notable cinematography of the 21st century. The constant filmed shots of the discreet characters buying noodles and carrying a container was accompanied with the song titled ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’ and an effect of  slow motion expresses their sensitivity and tension as they meet at one point. ', Kate Winslet Shows Off Submerged Acting Chops in Wild Look at 'Avatar 2' Underwater Shoot, 'Bridgerton': Everything You Need to Know About Shonda Rhimes' First Netflix Show, New Movies: Release Calendar for January 15, Plus Where to Watch the Latest Films. Marc Maron Recalls His Visit to James Cameron's 'Avatar' Studio: 'WTF Is Happening Here? Under the shed during the pouring rain, the image of bars were made noticeable in order to indicate that both of them as husband and wife to their spouses are trapped in the realm of their marriage and can no longer continue the desire they had for each other. At once delicately mannered and visually extravagant, Wong Kar wai’s In the Mood for Love is a masterful evocation of romantic longing and fleeting moments. Get The Latest IndieWire Alerts And Newsletters Delivered Directly To Your Inbox. In the Mood for Love is a film directed by Wong Kar-wai which is about two people who both learn of their unfaithful spouses and gradually finds comfort from each other but their expressions of intimacy are somehow confined due to societal norms.