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The Asthenic Syndrome poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.7 / 100
1989·Drama·2h 33m

THE ASTHENIC SYNDROME

In the old days it was called hypochrondria, or black melancholia. Now, apparently, it's termed the Asthenic Syndrome. Whatever it is, Nikolai, a teacher of epicly indifferent pupils, has got it, and it's not much fun.

Above the Line
Kira Muratova·DirectorSergei Popov·WriterKira Muratova·WriterVolodymyr Pankov·Director of PhotographyYelena Demidova·Sound DirectorValentina Oleynik·Lead Editor
Cast
Olga Antonova·NatashaSergei Popov·NikolaiNatalya Buzko·Masha (Brunette)Alexandra Svenskaya·TeacherNatalya Ralleva·MotherViktor Aristov·School PrincipalOleh ShkolnykVera StorozhevaAleksandr ChernykhLeonid Kushnir
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 2
Kira Muratova·DirectorNadezhda Popova·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Sergei Popov·WriterKira Muratova·WriterAleksandr Chernykh·Writer
Camera· 2
Volodymyr Pankov·Director of PhotographyViktor Kabachenko·Additional Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Valentina Oleynik·Lead Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Yelena Demidova·Sound Director
Art & Design· 3
Oleg Ivanov·Art DirectionYevhen Holubenko·Set DesignerViktoriya Kurnosenko·Makeup Artist
Production· 1
Yekaterina Shabalina·Administration
By the Numbers
66.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
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 Asthenic Syndrome's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8E4E3B
#D3C2B0
#FFFFFF
Mood
Somber, Contemplative
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a painting-like image of a person lying on their back on the floor of what appears to be a train car or tram. The person is dressed in a dar”

drama
Key Elements
TripodTrain Car InteriorPerson In Suit
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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