DP Pål Ulvik Rokseth: Not a Single Close-Up in The Uprising
Published Sep 23, 2026, 07:26 · on the radar since Sep 23, 2026
Original title (NO): – Jeg har ikke skutt et eneste nærbilde i «The Uprising».
Norwegian cinematographer Pål Ulvik Rokseth, who shoots Paul Greengrass' films, describes his documentary-style approach on the current theatrical release The Uprising: the camera follows the action rather than pursuing perfect compositions. He says capturing how events unfold matters more than image and light.
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