‘Wuthering Heights’ Cinematographer Linus Sandgren on What Informed This New Version

Drew Taylor· May 16, 2026 · 2:00 PM UTC ·8 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

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Cinematographer Linus Sandgren discusses his collaboration with Emerald Fennell on the visually striking adaptation of 'Wuthering Heights,' emphasizing a heightened, romantic aesthetic. The film, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, blends anachronistic elements with expressive visuals to mirror the intensity of the central love story. Sandgren highlights the creative freedom afforded by Fennell’s imaginative vision, drawing inspiration from art, architecture, and emotion rather than strict realism.

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▪Linus Sandgren served as cinematographer for Emerald Fennell’s 'Wuthering Heights,' following their collaboration on 'Saltburn.'
▪The film features a stylized, anachronistic interpretation of Emily Brontë’s novel, with Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff.
▪Sandgren and Fennell aimed for heightened realism, using nature and design to reflect the emotional intensity of the characters.
▪Visual inspiration came from a mix of Brutalist architecture, childhood films, and abstract imagery, allowing for expressive, non-literal set and costume design.
▪The movie is now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, showcasing its detailed production design and cinematography.

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Home > Creative Content > Movies ‘Wuthering Heights’ Cinematographer Linus Sandgren on What Informed This New Version “It was like, go all in on romanticism, use the nature with the emotions of the characters,” the Oscar winner tells TheWrap Drew Taylor May 16, 2026 @ 7:00 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Jacob Elordi in "Wuthering Heights" (Photo credit: Warner Bros.) Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” is now available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, which is a perfect way to soak in the sumptuous production design, listen to the evocative score (complete with glittery Charli xcx songs) and parse through the stunning cinematography, which comes courtesy of Swedish cinematographer Linus Sandgren.

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