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'Challengers' Director Luca Guadagnino

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Exploring the Emotional Language of Tennis in Relationship Dynamics

This chapter explores the planning and execution of intense tennis sequences in the film, focusing on how each moment on the court communicates the characters' emotional journey and relationships. It discusses the challenge of escalating intensity to reflect the power dynamic and desire for surrender, emphasizing the portrayal of intimacy on the tennis court.

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