Sometimes a shot goes on for a very, very long time. Though this is usually a bad thing when done to stretch the film and its budget, it can also be done deliberately for artistic reasons (or because Nothing Is Scarier). For example, a director might illustrate the lonely and mundane life of a solo astronaut by showing him going about his daily routine, never speaking a word because there's nobody to talk to. See also, Scenery Porn, Padding and The Oner. Compare Overly Long Gag. Might lead to Get On With It Already. Examples of Leave the Camera Running include:
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