A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.8 / 100
1932Comedy / Drama1h 30m
I WAS BORN, BUT...
Two young brothers become the leaders of a gang of kids in their neighborhood.
Above the Line
Yasujirô Ozu·DirectorAkira Fushimi·WriterGeibei Ibushiya·WriterHideo Shigehara·Director of PhotographyHideo Shigehara·Editor
Cast
Tatsuo Saitō·YoshiTomio Aoki·KeijiMitsuko Yoshikawa·HahaHideo Sugawara·RyoichiTakeshi Sakamoto·JuuyakuTeruyo Hayami·FujinSeiichi Katô·KodomoShoichi Kofujita·Delivery BoySeiji Nishimura·TeacherZentaro Iijima·Friend
Full Crew(5 credits)
Full Crew
(5 credits)
Directing· 1
Yasujirō Ozu·Director
Writing· 2
Akira Fushimi·WriterGeibei Ibushiya·Writer
Camera· 1
Hideo Shigehara·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Hideo Shigehara·Editor
By the Numbers
82.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.8
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#FFFFFF
#A9A9A9
Mood
Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The image is split into two sections. The top section features two young boys wearing caps and buttoned shirts, with a man standing to the right, looking down a”
comedydrama
Key Elements
CapsButtoned ShirtsSuit JacketSlingshot
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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