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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 85.6 / 100
1953Drama1h 33m
SAWDUST AND TINSEL
A number of complicated relationships develop between a circus ringmaster, his estranged wife and his lover.
Above the Line
Ingmar Bergman·DirectorIngmar Bergman·WriterHilding Bladh·Director of PhotographyKarl-Birger Blomdahl·Original Music ComposerCarl-Olov Skeppstedt·Editor
Cast
Åke Grönberg·Albert JohanssonHarriet Andersson·AnneHasse Ekman·FransAnders Ek·FrostGudrun Brost·AlmaAnnika Tretow·AgdaErik Strandmark·JensGunnar Björnstrand·Mr. SjubergCurt Löwgren·BlomKiki·The Dwarf
Full Crew(7 credits)
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Ingmar Bergman·Director
Writing· 1
Ingmar Bergman·Writer
Camera· 2
Hilding Bladh·Director of PhotographySven Nykvist·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Carl-Olov Skeppstedt·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Karl-Birger Blomdahl·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Rune Waldekranz·Producer
By the Numbers
85.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
IMDb
100%
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 Sawdust and Tinsel's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#E6E0D3
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Mood
Dramatic, Classic, Stark
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design
“The poster features a black silhouette of a woman standing on the back of a horse, both in motion, against a large, off-white circular background. Below this ci”
drama
Key Elements
HorseWoman
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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