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Submission poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.2 / 100
1976·Drama / War·1h 56m

SUBMISSION

“The more erotic it gets... the more beautiful it feels.”

In wartime France, Pharmacist Eliane begins a torrid affair with her shop assistant Armand, but she soon becomes dominated by him. He demands more and more from her, humiliating her and putting her family at risk.

Above the Line
Salvatore Samperi·DirectorSalvatore Samperi·WriterOttavio Jemma·WriterVittorio Storaro·Director of PhotographyRiz Ortolani·Original Music ComposerSergio Montanari·Editor
Cast
Lisa Gastoni·Eliane MichoudFranco Nero·ArmandRaymond Pellegrin·Professor Henri MichoudAndréa Ferréol·JulietteClaudia Marsani·Justine MichoudAntonio Altoviti·Colonnello in congedoCarla Calò·CarmenFranco Patano·CharlesJohn Stacy·Silvane (uncredited)
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Salvatore Samperi·DirectorPiernico Solinas·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Salvatore Samperi·WriterOttavio Jemma·Writer
Camera· 2
Vittorio Storaro·Director of PhotographyMauro Marchetti·Assistant Camera
Editing· 1
Sergio Montanari·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Riz Ortolani·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Ezio Altieri·Art DirectionGitt Magrini·Costume DesignFranco Schioppa·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Silvio Clementelli·ProducerMarcello Crescenzi·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Armando Grilli·Special Effects
By the Numbers
60.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
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 Submission's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#0A0A0A
#FCFCFC
#636363
Mood
Seductive, Intense
Composition
Split
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster is split vertically into two halves, each featuring a different woman in black and white. On the left, a woman with dark hair pulled up wears a black”

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Key Elements
PearlsLeather ChokerBlack BraLace Bra
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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