When it comes to immersing audiences in another world, nothing seems quite as impressive as a dazzling long take.
While some filmmakers opt for quick cuts filled with explosions and special effects, there are certain auteurs who love to savor the moments in film. Cinefix compiled the 12 most impressive long takes in cinema history for film geeks to salivate over.
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From Welles' Touch of Evil to Cuarón's Children of Men, these masters of movie-making have found the perfect way to forget you're watching a film.
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