The film's cinematography is breathtaking, capturing the vast expanses of the American landscape in a way that's both poetic and realistic. Salles worked with cinematographer Eric Gautier to create a visual style that's both nostalgic and modern. The camera lingers on the faces of the actors, capturing their emotions and interactions with a sense of intimacy and immediacy. The landscapes, too, are a character in their own right, from the golden light of the California coast to the gritty urban landscapes of New York and Chicago.