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The Transcendental Style
Eric Breson: The transcendental style is a method of, I guess, creating tensions within the space of the film. And eventually what you want to do is evoke a sense of the Holy other. Schrader talks about how most films try to grab you by the throat and never let go. In this transcendental style, you hold on things. You have to be involved with performance of what's going on.