Xavier Dolan's latest film, "Mommy," will be released in Japan on April 25th. To coincide with this, a 10-minute mini-documentary, "The Style of Xavier Dolan," has been released on the film's official website.

Xavier Dolan made his directorial debut with "Mother," released in 2009. He has since released films such as "The Heartbreaking Lover," "Laurence Anyways," and "Tom at the Farm." Since his debut, all of his works have been shown at the Cannes and Venice Film Festivals. His latest film, "Mommy," released in 2014, won the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival alongside master director Jean-Luc Godard.

One of his distinctive visual techniques is his ingenious use of the field of view. In his previous film, "Tom at the Farm," he narrowed the vertical width of the screen during scenes where the horror reaches its peak. This synchronized the characters' emotional movements with the audience's. Furthermore, in his latest film, "The Mummy," he adopted a 1:1 aspect ratio to emphasize the protagonist's individuality. By eliminating unnecessary elements, the viewer's gaze is focused on the characters.

In addition, the "rear shots" frequently used in his films are intentionally placed at the same eye level as the characters, allowing the viewer to follow their perspective and emotions. While seemingly random, his techniques, such as the exquisite distance between the camera and the characters, the camera's perspective, and the use of slow motion, are well thought out.

The film provides detailed explanations of Dolan's expressive techniques and the tendencies of his work, interspersed with actual footage. Understanding his worldview before heading to the cinema will enhance your enjoyment of his films.