Tracing the thread…
His Dogme 95 movement pioneered handheld camerawork as a stylistic manifesto, emphasizing raw authenticity and emotional immediacy through shaky, naturalistic cinematography.
Coen Brothers United StatesTheir films like Uncut Gems and Good Time use relentless, close handheld camera work to create visceral anxiety and immerse viewers in their characters' psychological states.
Chloé Zhao China/United StatesShe employs intimate handheld cinematography combined with documentary-style realism to blur fiction and reality, creating profound human connection in films like Nomadland.