'Maestro' Cinematographer Matty Libatique Breaks Down the Emotional Single-Shot Thanksgiving Fight

One of the pivotal scenes in 'Maestro" is an intense argument between Leonard Bernstein (Bradley Cooper) and his wife, Felicia (Carey Mulligan) in their bedroom on Thanksgiving. Director of Photography Matthew Libatique discusses how he lit the scene, collaborating with Bradley Cooper and why the scene wasn't originally intended to be a single shot.
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[@maureenmccue6880]

I think about this scene often. So incredible

[@robt2144]

This scene was mesmerizing . Learning how it was achieved is incredible . Total genius .

[@ThorCaes]

Breakdowns like these are awesome. Very curious about whether the people walking in the (ROSCO made backdrop) background were also added digitally or if the backdrop was a video instead of a photo?

[@bonniewalker8723]

amazing behind the scenes

[@JLady4]

I ❤ this scene! It lives rent free in my head.

[@samhendrian8658]

Me too, I now casually slip "Your truth is a f***ing lie!" into casual conversations.

[@KittyGuerrillaFilms]

Matt can you please wear larger more reflective glasses next time some lights you w a 6x6 book light? its great to see all that in your glasses. just kidding. beautiful interview and so cool 20ks outside w skypanel 360 and some mover lights for hits of light

[@gdeo]

Matty is a modern day master

[@philaphobic]

The long shots & long takes wete the best part of the film.

[@mainly_marvel]

🐢

[@floresrudasplantasrudas1199]

grand scene, makes the film. the comment on 'we are americans...' its a wee bit idiocy but true, mainstream usa doesnt one-shot, the rest of the world skillfully does. more cinema viewing is relevant.