Cinematography technique · used in 1 film

Food as Desire

Filming a meal with close attention to ingredients and preparation, so eating becomes a way of showing longing. You see the character react before she says anything.

Examples

Where you can see it

  1. I Am Love (2010) poster

    I Am Love

    Luca Guadagnino · 2010

    Emma is aroused while eating a prawn dish Antonio has prepared at his restaurant. The camera lingers on the food and on her face, so you understand what she wants before she does.

    Where to see it: The prawn dish. Emma eats Antonio's prawns at his restaurant and realizes how strongly she is drawn to him.

Questions

Quick answers

What is food as desire in film?
Filming a meal with close attention to ingredients and preparation, so eating becomes a way of showing longing. You see the character react before she says anything.
Which films use food as desire?
I Am Love (2010).
What kind of technique is food as desire?
It is a cinematography technique. Related cinematography techniques include Costume as Storytelling, Architectural Class Opposition, Real Locations as Character.

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