The Greatest Long Tracking Shots in Cinema
Posted by Ajit on May 11, 2007. 2 Comments
Great list, I am so glad to see Bela Tarr on here. Haneke’s Cache has that great one at the end (well, he has a lot, including several from Code Unknown). I know Slackers was another classic long-take movie but nothing real sticks out. Before Sunrise and Before Sunset had their share of great long tracking shots. I feel like I am missing a French filmmaker from this list. Also, Woody Allen? Citizen Kane opening?
But this is a great list. I am just adding to the pot. Didn’t realize so many good directors had used this technique.
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A nice list. My favorites are the shots from “Goodfellas” and “Kill Bill”- The Goodfellas shot is amazing….in through the back door, handing money to everyone, and everyone is saying hello- Going through the chaos of the kitchen, even still chefs are saying hello- Arrive for the show, shake hands with a few big-timers…what? No table….no problem, a quick snap of the fingers and a table is hand delivered to the front row….and what do ya know, the table next door compliments you with a bottle of the houses best! No one has the nerve to say anything because well….you are connected- Talk about impressing a first date!
The “Kill Bill” shot, the way the camera moves throughout the restaurant, finally tracking Thurman, over and through walls, then making small movements through other walls to track the movements of other characters….FUCKING BRILLIANT! How does anyone think to film in this way??
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