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The Tales of Hoffmann poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.7 / 100
1951·Fantasy / Music / Musical·2h 8m

THE TALES OF HOFFMANN

“You Will Never See Anything Finer On The Screen!”

A melancholy poet reflects on three women he loved and lost in the past: a mechanical performing doll, a Venetian courtesan, and the consumptive daughter of a celebrated composer.

Above the Line
Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger·DirectorMichael Powell·WriterEmeric Pressburger·WriterChristopher Challis·Director of PhotographyJacques Offenbach·Original Music ComposerReginald Mills·Editor
Cast
Moira Shearer·Stella / OlympiaLudmilla Tchérina·GiuliettaPamela Brown·NiklausLéonide Massine·Spalanzani / Schlemil / FranzAnn Ayars·AntoniaRobert Helpmann·Lindorf / Coppelius / Dapertutto / Dr. MiracleFrederick Ashton·Kleinsach / CochenilleRobert Rounseville·HoffmannMogens Wieth·CrespelLionel Harris·Pitichinaccio
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 3
Michael Powell·DirectorEmeric Pressburger·DirectorSydney Streeter·Assistant Director
Writing· 6
Michael Powell·WriterEmeric Pressburger·WriterDennis Arundell·WriterE. T. A. Hoffmann·StoryJules Barbier·Original StoryMichel Carré·Original Story
Camera· 2
Christopher Challis·Director of PhotographyFreddie Francis·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Reginald Mills·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Jacques Offenbach·Original Music ComposerSir Thomas Beecham·ConductorJohn Cox·SoundTed Drake·Sound
Art & Design· 6
Hein Heckroth·Production DesignArthur Lawson·Art DirectionIvy Baker·Costume DesignHein Heckroth·Costume DesignConnie Reeve·Makeup ArtistBernard Sarron·Set Dresser
Production· 3
Emeric Pressburger·ProducerMichael Powell·ProducerCharles Orme·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Joe Shear·HairstylistFrederick Ashton·Choreographer
By the Numbers
77.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
84%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Tales of Hoffmann's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#162E60
#F0A250
#FFFFFF
Mood
Magical, Fantastical, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster depicts a fantastical night scene with a large, stylized gondola floating on water, illuminated by sparkling lights. Above the gondola, a ballerina i”

fantasymusicaldrama
Key Elements
GondolaBallet DancerGlowing OrbStilt WalkerLanternsStars
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Fantasy
Design Score
8/10
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