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Obsession poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.4 / 100
1943·Crime / Drama / Romance·2h 20m

OBSESSION

Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.

Above the Line
Luchino Visconti·DirectorLuchino Visconti·ScreenplayGiuseppe De Santis·ScreenplayDomenico Scala·Director of PhotographyMario Serandrei·Editor
Cast
Clara Calamai·Giovanna BraganaMassimo Girotti·Gino CostaDhia Cristiani·AnitaElio Marcuzzo·The SpaniardVittorio Duse·Police OfficerMichele Riccardini·Don RemigioJuan de Landa·Giuseppe BraganaMichele Sakara·Il Bambino (uncredited)
Full Crew
(11 credits)
Directing· 1
Luchino Visconti·Director
Writing· 6
Luchino Visconti·ScreenplayGiuseppe De Santis·ScreenplayMario Alicata·ScreenplayAlberto Moravia·ScreenplayAntonio Pietrangeli·ScreenplayGianni Puccini·Screenplay
Camera· 2
Domenico Scala·Director of PhotographyAldo Tonti·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Mario Serandrei·Editor
Production· 1
Libero Solaroli·Producer
By the Numbers
82.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Obsession's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#26262B
#8C3326
#FFFFFF
Mood
Intense, Mysterious, Sensual
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman are depicted in a close embrace, partially obscured by dark vertical elements resembling a doorway or curtains. The woman's left arm is tied w”

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Key Elements
Red Ribbon
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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