The 15 Greatest Opening Long Takes in Cinema History

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The long take consists of an uninterrupted shot, a shot longer than usual that doesn’t have a cut. Some filmmakers like Max Ophüls, Alexander Sokurov or Michael Haneke, among many others, are recognized for their predilection for the long take. There are many examples and ways to make one, and every film technique is valid. […]