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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.4 / 100
1974·Drama / Romance / Thriller·1h 56m

MARTHA

“A bond marked by fear!”

After the death of her abusive father, lonely librarian Martha finds herself caught up in a strange, sadomasochistic relationship with a monstrous husband whom she begins to suspect may be trying to murder her.

Above the Line
Rainer Werner Fassbinder·DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder·ScreenplayCornell Woolrich·Short StoryMichael Ballhaus·Director of PhotographyManfred Oelschlegel·Sound DesignerLiesgret Schmitt-Klink·Editor
Cast
Margit Carstensen·MarthaKarlheinz Böhm·HelmutBarbara Valentin·MariannePeter Chatel·KaiserGisela Fackeldey·Mother HeyerAdrian Hoven·Father HeyerOrtrud Beginnen·ErnaWolfgang Schenck·MeisterGünter Lamprecht·Dr. SalomonEl Hedi ben Salem·Hotel Guest
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Rainer Werner Fassbinder·Director
Writing· 2
Rainer Werner Fassbinder·ScreenplayCornell Woolrich·Short Story
Camera· 1
Michael Ballhaus·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Manfred Oelschlegel·Sound DesignerHans Pampuch·Sound Designer
Art & Design· 6
Kurt Raab·Production DesignGisela Röcken·Costume DesignLothar Schulz·Art DirectionChristiane Becker·Makeup ArtistWolfgang Martin·Makeup ArtistRosemarie Schönartz·Makeup Designer
Production· 1
Peter Märthesheimer·Producer
By the Numbers
77.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 Martha's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster is divided into two main sections. The top section features a close-up of a woman with short, dark hair, looking slightly to the left, with a c”

Key Elements
WomanYoung PersonMovie PosterText
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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