ranjith kumar

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Ranjith Kumar started his career as a painter then turned to photography, and ranjith kumar started his career as a painter then turned to photography, and later to cinema. a keen lover of world classic films and a film society activist, he attended several film festivals all over in India and the numerous world classics he watched really cast a spell on him and his passion for cinema led him to become a film maker.

his films depict the complex intertwining of the different strands that shape the lives of individuals in a poetic, simple yet relaxed style, they reflect a profound humanism. he confidently combines social themes with poignant authenticity through striking visual elements. his films are deliberately paced cutting together long takes, often of static medium and long shots, allowing the viewer to pause and experience another's life, thereby avoiding the distortional imposition of classical continuity editing of the film.

his style includes long takes with scarce but significant camera movements and sophisticated sense of visuals. his cinematography work has won best cinematographer awards for his creative & outstanding work based on his skill in capturing natural light, setting up poetic frames, different angles and dynamic movements. he makes low, but script demanding budget, scientifically well designed, planned & scheduled minimalist films with a cast of amateur and promising actors. ranjith kumar has a unique style of capturing the visuals in a way that blurs the thin line between painting and photography.