Starring Robin Williams in one of his most unsettling roles as Sy, ‘the photo guy’, One Hour Photo follows Sy, a photo technician, as he forms an obsession with the Yorkin family before taking it upon himself to avenge his shattered fantasy and lost childhood innocence. In the accompanying podcast, Madeleine Lear shows how Romanek skillfully extends this film’s sense of unease into its cinematography and mise-en-scène, delving into the intricate depths of the human mind, exploring themes of obsession, isolation and voyeurism.This podcast discusses portrayals of mental health within cinema while looking towards this film’s visuals as a way of depicting isolation and loneliness.
The podcast may be listened to here:
The podcast may also be listened to on: Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zWZ7Egdy6xPCwHPHlOOaT
and on itunes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/first-impressions-thinking-aloud-about-film/id1548559546
Madeleine Lear
