American Cinematographer contributor Jim Hemphill speaks with Hungarian cinematographer Mátyás Erdély, HSC about the drama Miss Bala, which employs a formal visual style in its exploration of Mexico's violent drug cartels.
They delve into the choice of anamorphic lenses, Erdély's Hungarian roots and other topics.
Editor's note: Erdély became a founding member of the Hungarian Cinematographers Association in 2020 and a member of the ASC in 2024.
American Cinematographer interviews cinematographers, directors and other filmmakers to take you behind the scenes on major studio movies, independent films and popular television series.
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