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The Reader poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 71.4 / 100
1988·Comedy / Drama·1h 38m

THE READER

A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.

Above the Line
Michel Deville·DirectorMichel Deville·WriterRosalinde Deville·WriterDominique Le Rigoleur·Director of PhotographyClaude Villand·SoundRaymonde Guyot·Editor
Cast
Miou-Miou·Constance / MariePatrick Chesnais·le P.D.G.Pierre Dux·le magistratRégis Royer·EricChristian Ruché·Jean/PhilippeBrigitte Catillon·la mère d'ÉricMarianne Denicourt·Bella B.Charlotte Farran·CoralieClotilde de Bayser·la mère de CoralieJean-Luc Boutté·l'Inspecteur de police
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Michel Deville·Director
Writing· 3
Michel Deville·WriterRosalinde Deville·WriterRaymond Jean·Novel
Camera· 1
Dominique Le Rigoleur·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Raymonde Guyot·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Claude Villand·SoundGadou Naudin·Sound
Art & Design· 4
Thierry Leproust·Production DesignYsabelle Van Wersch-Cot·Art DirectionCécile Balme·Costume DesignJoël Lavau·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Rosalinde Deville·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Laurence Le Bourvelec-Butin·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
71.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
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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 The Reader's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intimate, Serious, Contemplative
Composition
Layered
Era
Timeless
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a woman with light brown hair, looking down intently at an open book she holds in her hands. Behind and slightly to her right,”

dramaromance
Key Elements
Book
Atmosphere
Dark, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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