Tag: Jesse Armstrong

  • The Art of Discomfort: Cinematography and Visual Design in Succession and The White Lotus

    The Art of Discomfort: Cinematography and Visual Design in Succession and The White Lotus

    Andreas Halskov
    Andreas Halskov

    Did you know that Jesse Armstrong screened “Festen” for his entire crew before shooting the first season of “Succession” – or that the visual style was inspired by Annie Leibovitz and her famous photojournalism? And did you know that the visual style in “The White Lotus” was inspired by the Madonna Inn and local artworks featuring Hawaiian workers in the pineapple fields? Find out more in this interview-based article about the cinematography and visual design in two of the most interesting TV series from 2021? N.B.: The article contains spoilers.