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The Soft Skin poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.7 / 100
1964·Drama / Romance·1h 53m

THE SOFT SKIN

“The Eternal Triangle At Its Most Eternal.”

Pierre Lachenay is a well-known publisher and lecturer, married to Franca and father of Sabine. He starts a love affair with air hostess Nicole, which Pierre is hiding, but he cannot stay away from her.

Above the Line
François Truffaut·DirectorFrançois Truffaut·ScreenplayJean-Louis Richard·ScreenplayRaoul Coutard·Director of PhotographyGeorges Delerue·Original Music ComposerClaudine Bouché·Editor
Cast
Françoise Dorléac·NicoleJean Desailly·Pierre LachenayNelly Benedetti·Franca LachenayDaniel Ceccaldi·ClémentLaurence Badie·IngridPhilippe Dumat·Directeur Cinéma ReimsPaule Emanuele·OdileMaurice Garrel·BontempsSabine Haudepin·Sabine LachenayDominique Lacarrière·La Secrétaire Dominique
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
François Truffaut·Director
Writing· 2
François Truffaut·ScreenplayJean-Louis Richard·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Raoul Coutard·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Claudine Bouché·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Georges Delerue·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
François Truffaut·ProducerAntónio da Cunha Telles·Producer
By the Numbers
84.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$62K
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 The Soft Skin's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Intriguing
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“A black and white movie poster features a man in a suit and tie looking directly forward, with a large, pale hand wearing a pearl ring in the foreground, partia”

dramaromance
Key Elements
Man's SuitMan's TieWoman's HandPearl Ring
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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