JOURNAL ARTICLE

Wrap Shot: 12 Monkeys (1995).

  • Published In: American Cinematographer, 2026, v. 107, n. 4. P. 72 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Fish, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the creative collaboration between cinematographer Roger Pratt, BSC, and director Terry Gilliam, particularly highlighting their work on the 1995 film *12 Monkeys*. It details Pratt’s cinematographic approach to key scenes, such as filming in a flooded, abandoned power station in Philadelphia to create a vast, tunnel-like environment, and the distinct visual treatment of the film’s dream sequences through specialized grading techniques. The piece also touches on Gilliam’s preference for wide shots that avoid the typical wide-angle lens look, illustrating the pair’s distinctive visual style in crafting the film’s dystopian atmosphere. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:American Cinematographer. 2026/04, Vol. 107, Issue 4, p72
  • Document Type:Film/TV Criticism and Review
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0002-7928
  • Accession Number:192712304
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