Henri Decaë

Le Samouraï (1967) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills

by Salik Waquas
Cinematography

Let’s get one thing straight: Le Samouraï is a mood. It’s a masterclass in how visual language can sculpt a character when the script refuses to do the heavy lifting. Jean-Pierre Melville, alongside the legendary Henri Decaë, didn’t just make a gangster… Read More »Le Samouraï (1967) – Cinematography Analysis & Stills

Cinematography Analysis Of The 400 Blows

by Salik Waquas
Cinematography

I’m Salik Waquas, a colorist, filmmaker, and passionate student of cinema. Having worked in the color grading suite for many projects, I’ve come to appreciate the delicate interplay of light, camera movements, and composition that makes a film not just… Read More »Cinematography Analysis Of The 400 Blows