How Does Michael Gondy Use Camera Angles In Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind

Michael Gondy employs different camera angles, shots, and lighting to develop the narrative and theme in the movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The odd shots and camera angles used in certain scenes reflect the complicated narrative of the movie. Part of the story takes place in Joel Barrish’s mind where his memories are slowly being erased. In the scene Joel and Clementine are in Joel’s memory of being a child, the camera angles used make it seem as if Joel is the size of child and Clementine is the size of an adult. The odd angles used in this scene helps viewer know that the scene is taking place in Joel’s memory. In another scene of Joel’s memories when Joel and Clementine are running in the snow along the beach, the long shots