Camera Obscura

Enjoyed the film very much.

Would recommend it to anyone.

Set in contemporary Los Angeles, a psychological thriller concerning Jimmy, a talented photographer

with true artist's sensibilities who takes a job as a crime scene photographer with the LAPD. Unable to comprehend and accept the dark and cruel reality of the crime scenes, Jimmy starts to beautify the crime scenes by changing the composition, lighting and lenses he uses, and shooting the victims

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Camera Obscura is a different kind of film, with interesting elements across the board. Its "darkenss" and noir film feeling cannot leave you indifferent. the whole ambiance is wonderfully set and touches you. So do the characters. The change in the psychology of the Characters as the story unfolds really catches you and so does the story telling. Simple, minimal and to the point guarding at all times the aim of the Story tellers to dissect the inner workings of the "Cameraman". I really liked the Detective! Ariadna really fills her shoes! Excellent Photography and great directing. The scene with the Last Supper is really a work of art. Its conception, set-up and execution impeccable.

Really enjoyed it!

Having had considerable amount of contact with a few police departments I have to say that this movie captured the police culture like no other movie I have ever seen. Generally, directors either over exaggerate the evil of the police or leave it in some positive ferry tail haze.

And that sound! It was absolutely wonderful. The movie itself was captivating, but that sound somehow further forced my already undivided attention.

After seeing this movies I definitely want more.

Camera Obscura is the best independent film that I have seen in the past ten years. I enjoyed watching every minute, and every scene of this phenomenal film. For this reason I recommend everybody to see Camera Obscura. Hamlet Sarkissian deserves a big praise for this movie, and I can not wait to see his future films.

I was very impressed by this psychological thriller set in downtown Los Angeles. The story from Director and Screenwriter Hamlet Sarkissian is an exceptional one; and Director of Photography Haris Zambarloukos brilliantly captures the mood of the film and the actors with every shot. The crime scene reconstruction of a mob killing into the Last Supper is a genius work of art. Also impressive is a slow motion bullet shot piercing a body. Beautiful and talented Spanish actress Ariadna Gil delivers an excellent performance next to Adam Terese. V.J. Foster and Cully Fredricksen also deliver very real characters as corrupt "scummy" homicide detectives.