Sure you could. Actually, that was my first thought when I initally read your question.
You'd probably have to put two pulleys side-by-side and lift your camera with two lines or ropes rather than one. If you do it with just one, the camera is very likely going to spin, rather than just lift straight up. Then again, that may be a cool effect, too, if it works for your scene.
Of course your focus is going to dramatically change when going from the extreme closeup to the wide shot. I'd use a camera that can autofocus reliably... and shoot with a wide as possible lens so focusing is less critical.
As for the scene in the tunnel, remember that you don't have to put your talent smack dab in the center.,. and that masters and reversals don't have to happen at the same place. I'm not sure what your scene is, but just as an example lets say it's two people having a conversation. You can actually place them near one
end of the tunnel, so that they are still illuminated by available or reflected light. For the reverse, move them down to the
other end of the tunnel and do the same thing. The audience will be none the wiser.
T2
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Todd Terry
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