Robbie Ryan BSC ISC on the VistaVision cinematography of Bugonia

Posted on December 22, 2025 in Interviews & Panels

In this video for Panavision, cinematographer Robbie Ryan BSC ISC breaks down the visual language of Bugonia, his latest collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos — from shooting in VistaVision to embracing long lenses, mechanical constraints, and an evolving on-set process.

In this conversation, Ryan explores how format shapes intimacy, why limitations can sharpen creative intent, and how trusting performance over preconception helped define the film’s distinctive aesthetic. From camera mechanics and optics to lighting choices grounded in location, Bugonia is a reminder that cinematography is as much about restraint and observation as it is about precision.

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