In 2010 , Bakatakis lensed Athina Rachel Tsangari 's directorial debut '' Attenberg '' . Tsangari had served as a producer on '' Kinetta '' and an associate producer on '' Dogtooth '' , and the film also features Lanthimos in an acting role . Film critic Peter Bradshaw noted " striking " similarities between Bakatakis ' work in '' Dogtooth '' and '' Attenberg '' , saying that " their demystified , almost countererotic nudity and sex scenes " were notable identifiers . A. O. Scott of '' The New York Times '' shared Bradshaw 's opinion , citing that both Tsangari and Lanthimos utilize an " unblinking shooting style , with wide shots , minimal camera movements and off-kilter compositions that combine to create a dreamy , anxious mood " . Scott also noted Bakatakis ' " beguiling blend of detachment and empathy — the camera sometimes lurking like a spy , sometimes trailing along like a shy , devoted friend " . The following year , Bakatakis served as director of photography for the drama film '' Porfirio '' , directed by Alejandro Landes . The film premiered at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival . Jeannette Castoulis of '' The New York Times '' echoed Scott in her review of the film , noting '' Porfirio '' " fixed camera " that " stares unblinkingly " . Reviews in '' Slant Magazine '' and '' Film Journal International '' also shared this opinion , with '' Film Journal International '' writer praising Bakataki for " film ing most scenes in medium or distant static shots ( a common technique in recent art films ) , keeping us from any excessive or maudlin sympathy for Porfirio "
2011 Cannes Film Festival
2011 Cannes Film Festival
Thimios Bakatakis