Robby Müller shot one of my all time favorite films - Paris, Texas. He was a Dutch cinematographer, known for his use of natural light and minimalist imagery, Müller first gained recognition for his contributions to West German cinema through his acclaimed collaborations with Wim Wenders.
Capturing Emotion
His approach to photographing a film begins with understanding its meaning, creating emotional and cerebral connections between the narrative and the visuals, and ultimately, the film and its audience.
“The absence of color can be a stronger factor than the presence of color.”
“I was always attracted to stories that had something to say about Life.
“I was not frightened to shoot a complete film with one lamp. Or no light at all. As people dare to do it and take the consequences of it, they will find the light.”