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Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.8 / 100
1972·Biography / History / TV Movie·2h 15m

BLAISE PASCAL

In this evocative, atmospheric biography, Roberto Rossellini brings to life philosopher and mathematician Blaise Pascal, who, amid religious persecution and ignorance, believed in a harmony between God and science.

Above the Line
Roberto Rossellini·DirectorLuciano Scaffa·WriterRoberto Rossellini·WriterMario Fioretti·Director of PhotographyMario Nascimbene·Original Music ComposerJolanda Benvenuti·Editor
Cast
Pierre Arditi·Blaise PascalRita Forzano·Jacqueline PascalGiuseppe Addobbati·Étienne PascalChristian De Sica·Luogotenente criminaleLivio Galassi·Jacques il servoBruno Cattaneo·Adrien DechampsAnne Caprile·Michèle MartinClaude Baks·Cartesio
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 3
Roberto Rossellini·DirectorGabriele Polverosi·Assistant DirectorMarcella Mariani·Script Supervisor
Writing· 5
Luciano Scaffa·WriterRoberto Rossellini·WriterRenzo Rossellini·WriterMarcella Mariani·WriterJean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld·Dialogue
Camera· 1
Mario Fioretti·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jolanda Benvenuti·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Mario Nascimbene·Original Music ComposerGianni Mazzarini·Sound MixerCarlo Tarchi·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Marcella De Marchis·Costume DesignFranco Velchi·Production DesignIsotta Rossellini·Set DecorationGiulio Natalucci·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Claude Baks·ProducerRenzo Rossellini·ProducerNicola Venditti·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Marisa Fraticelli·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
66.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
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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 Blaise Pascal's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#48382A
#A88760
#271E16
Mood
Contemplative, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image is a close-up of a man's face, angled downward, with dark hair and a mustache. To the left of his head is a golden, spherical object on a stand. The w”

Key Elements
FaceAstrolabeText
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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