Eccentric and humorous and quirky cinematography

As a dance choreographer I aim to create work with a keen attention to detail that evokes some sort of human emotion or connection. And I find myself seeking these same qualities when watching movies. One of my favorite films is Amélie (France, 2001, Miramax). It stars Audrey Tautou as a shy waitress who devotes her life to helping others, yet struggles with her own loneliness. Viewers get to experience Parisian life through the lens of Amélie’s bright imagination and the quirky cinematography of Bruno Delbonnel. Available on Amazon.

Director Wes Anderson creates wonderful, whimsical fantasy worlds in all of his films, but one that particularly stands out for me is Moonrise Kingdom (USA, 2012, Focus Features). This eccentric, humorous story of adolescent love has an all-star cast, a fantastic soundtrack, and effectively captures the oddities, adventures, and innocence of youth. Available on Vudu and Google Play.

• Ami Ipapo-Glass
• Choreographer and movement filmmaker, wedaretomove.com