Tykwer varies camera angles throughout the movie, offering different perspectives of reality. The camera follows Lola running through the streets of Berlin, frequently showing her clearly in focus while the background becomes a blur. Many of the running shots are at a straight angle, eye level with Lola. Occasionally, Tykwer takes the viewer from ground level to bird's eye in a few seconds, panning the camera in one shot from the street to the tops of buildings. The rapid panning signifies motion and therefore corresponds to the movie's main theme. Moreover, the effect of camera tracking is like a train and trains are another recurring motif in Run Lola Run. Manni loses the bag of money on the train; each time Lola runs toward the...

High angle shots are often used for street scenes. For example, the bank is shown from a high angle as well as from eye level. High angle s used during the animation sequence when Lola dashes down the stairs. Moreover, the red filtered bedroom scene is shot at a high angle to depict the couple laying in bed. People are more often than not framed on screen at eye level, especially when they converse with one another. Tykwer uses low angle shots at key points. Most notably, the director combines high and low-angle shots in the same scene when one person stands over another. The effect shows different perspectives of the same situation.