Sherlock: A Cinematic Journey Through Autism

A video essay exploring how the BBC series Sherlock uses cinematic language to portray the character Sherlock as a person on the autism spectrum. Sherlock is composed of two flexible layers of visuals, one of which replicates the sensory overload Sherlock experiences as a (self-diagnosed) high-functioning sociopath. The dynamic lighting and rich cinematography have become a character that breathes with Sherlock, reflecting his moods and emotions. The question is, however, is Sherlock really a sociopath? Delve deeper into this discussion and the world of Sherlock with my accompanying blog: https://steppingbehindtheglass.wordpr...