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César poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.6 / 100
1936·Drama / Comedy·2h 48m

CÉSAR

Leaping forward twenty years, the trilogy continues with the death of Fanny's husband, Panisse, and the discovery of her secret by her son, Césariot. The young man resolves to track down his biological father, Marius, whose life has been fraught with calamity and poverty.

Above the Line
Marcel Pagnol·DirectorMarcel Pagnol·ScreenplayWilly Faktorovitch·Director of PhotographyVincent Scotto·Original Music ComposerSuzanne de Troeye·Editor
Cast
Raimu·César OllivierOrane Demazis·Fanny CabanisPierre Fresnay·Marius OllivierFernand Charpin·Honoré PanisseRobert Vattier·Mr. BrunPaul Dullac·Félix EscartefigueMarcel Maupi·Innocent MangiapanAlida Rouffe·Honorine CabanisMilly Mathis·Tante Claudine FoulonRellys·L'employé de M. Panisse
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Marcel Pagnol·Director
Writing· 1
Marcel Pagnol·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Willy Faktorovitch·Director of PhotographyRoger Ledru·Camera OperatorCharly Willy-Gricha·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Suzanne de Troeye·EditorJeanne Rongier·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Vincent Scotto·Original Music ComposerGeorges Gérardot·Sound
Art & Design· 1
Galibert·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Marcel Pagnol·ProducerAlbino Constanzo·Production Designer
Other Departments· 3
Willy Faktorovitch·CinematographyGrischa·CinematographyRoger Ledru·Cinematography
By the Numbers
76.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.6
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind César's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D2B48C
#E4D8C1
#333333
Mood
Serious, Contemplative
Composition
Centered
Era
1930s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features a close-up illustration of a man wearing a cap and a light-colored shirt with a dark tie. He has a mustache and is looking slightly to”

Key Elements
CapShirtTie
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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