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Rembrandt poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.0 / 100
1936·Biography / Drama / History·1h 25m

REMBRANDT

“He knew all women! Their lives...Loves...Their souls!”

A character study depicting the life of Rembrandt Van Rijn at the height of his fame in the mid 1600s. Beginning with the death of his wife, Rembrandt's work takes a dark turn, which offends many of his patrons.

Above the Line
Alexander Korda·DirectorCarl Zuckmayer·WriterLajos Biró·WriterGeorges Périnal·Director of PhotographyGeoffrey Toye·MusicFrancis D. Lyon·Editor
Cast
Charles Laughton·Rembrandt van RijnGertrude Lawrence·Geertje DirxElsa Lanchester·Hendrickje StoffelsEdward Chapman·FabriziusWalter Hudd·Capt. Banning CocqRoger Livesey·Beggar SaulJohn Bryning·Titus van RijnSam Livesey·AuctioneerHerbert Lomas·Harmenzs van RijnAllan Jeayes·Dr. Tulp
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 2
Alexander Korda·DirectorJohn Pommer·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Carl Zuckmayer·WriterLajos Biró·WriterJune Head·Scenario Writer
Camera· 2
Georges Périnal·Director of PhotographyRobert Krasker·Camera Operator
Editing· 2
Francis D. Lyon·EditorWilliam Hornbeck·Supervising Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Geoffrey Toye·MusicJohn W. Mitchell·Boom OperatorA.W. Watkins·Recording SupervisionMuir Mathieson·Music DirectorSash Fisher·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 5
Stuart Freeborn·Makeup ArtistHal Waller·Assistant Art DirectorVincent Korda·SettingsRené Hubert·Costume DesignerJohn Armstrong·Costume Designer
Production· 3
Alexander Korda·ProducerGeoffrey Boothby·Unit ManagerDavid B. Cunynghame·Production Manager
Other Departments· 5
Johan de Meester·Technical AdvisorNed Mann·Special EffectsAlexander Korda·PresenterW. Percy Day·Matte PainterPeter Ellenshaw·Matte Painter
By the Numbers
75.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
75%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#828C82
#004D66
#FFFFFF
Mood
Dramatic, Intense, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is divided into several rectangular and square panels against a solid grey-green background. The largest panel on the left shows a man in profile, lo”

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Key Elements
HandgunFramed PaintingBurning Barrel
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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