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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.8 / 100
1986·Drama / Romance·1h 52m

MÉLO

In 1920s Paris, violinists and lifelong friends Pierre Belcroix and Marcel Blanc are happy with their lives, although Marcel has become famous and Pierre has not. Pierre is married to Romaine, a stylish young flapper. However, Marcel meets and falls in love with her, which Marcel little suspects.

Above the Line
Alain Resnais·DirectorAlain Resnais·WriterHenri Bernstein·Theatre PlayCharles Van Damme·Director of PhotographyPhilippe-Gérard·MusicAlbert Jurgenson·Editor
Cast
Sabine Azéma·Romaine BelcroixFanny Ardant·Christiane LevesquePierre Arditi·Pierre BelcroixAndré Dussollier·Marcel BlancJacques Dacqmine·Dr. RémyHubert Gignoux·Le PrêtreCatherine Arditi·Yvonne
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Alain Resnais·DirectorFlorence Malraux·Assistant DirectorPhilippe Worms·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Alain Resnais·WriterHenri Bernstein·Theatre Play
Camera· 5
Charles Van Damme·Director of PhotographyPatrick Biré·GripGilbert Duhalde·Camera OperatorFrançois Hernandez·Second Assistant CameraÉric Kerbiriou·Grip
Editing· 1
Albert Jurgenson·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Philippe-Gérard·MusicDaniel Couteau·Foley ArtistGérard Manneveau·Foley ArtistJacques Maumont·Sound MixerHenri Morelle·SoundOlivier Villette·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 5
Jacques Saulnier·Production DesignCatherine Leterrier·Costume DesignDominique de Vorges·Makeup ArtistPierre Galliard·Property MasterPhilippe Turlure·Assistant Set Decoration
Production· 4
Marin Karmitz·ProducerCatherine Lapoujade·Executive ProducerCatherine Lapoujade·Production ManagerDominique Toussaint·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 4
Christophe Carita·HairstylistSylvie Mathevet·HairstylistAlain Huylebroeck·ElectricianThierry Labille·Electrician
By the Numbers
71.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
80%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Mélo's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D8C0E0
#FFFFFF
#E07020
Mood
Dramatic, Classic
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features the word "MÉLO" repeated three times vertically on a light purple background. The top instance of "MÉLO" has each letter in a separate squar”

Key Elements
ViolinDining Table
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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