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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 78.3 / 100
1989·Comedy / Drama·1h 37m

SWEETIE

“There will not be a more extraordinary film than “Sweetie” in a long long time!”

The buttoned-down, superstitious Kay is attempting to lead a normal existence with her new boyfriend Louis. That’s until Sweetie, her rampaging, devil-may-care sister, returns home after an absence, exposing the rotten roots of their family and placing a strain on Kay and Louis’ relationship.

Above the Line
Jane Campion·DirectorJane Campion·ScreenplayGerard Lee·ScreenplaySally Bongers·Director of PhotographyMartin Armiger·Original Music ComposerVeronika Jenet·Editor
Cast
Geneviève Lemon·Dawn 'Sweetie'Karen Colston·KayTom Lycos·LouisJon Darling·GordonDorothy Barry·FloAndre Pataczek·ClaytonMichael Lake·BobJean Hadgraft·Mrs. SchnellerPaul Livingston·Teddy SchnellerLouise Fox·Cheryl
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Jane Campion·DirectorJohn Fretz·First Assistant DirectorTina Andreef·Second Assistant DirectorTrudi Billsberry·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Jane Campion·ScreenplayGerard Lee·ScreenplayJane Campion·Original Story
Camera· 1
Sally Bongers·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Veronika Jenet·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Martin Armiger·Original Music ComposerLeo Sullivan·Sound RecordistJohn Dennison·Sound SupervisorJohn Dennison·Sound MixerJohn Dennison·Foley RecordistMary Dennison·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 8
Peter Harris·Art DirectionAmanda Lovejoy·Costume DesignWendy Freeman·Makeup ArtistMartin Say·Assistant Art DirectorJennifer Kernke·Assistant Art DirectorNicole Sorby·Assistant Makeup ArtistJennifer Kernke·Standby Property MasterPeter Munro·Art Department Assistant
Production· 4
John Maynard·ProducerJane Campion·CastingPatricia L'Huede·Production ManagerDon Colantonio·Assistant Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Howard Regner·HairstylistMelinda Trost·Wardrobe AssistantRoger Cowland·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
78.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
90%
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 Sweetie's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#226699
#E6D1C0
Mood
Mysterious, Intriguing
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Collage

“The poster features a close-up of a woman's face reflected in an oval mirror, with her blue eyes looking directly forward and a slight smile on her red lips. To”

dramacomedy
Key Elements
Oval MirrorWoman's Face ReflectionHand With Nail Polish BrushHand With Black Nail PolishWhite Lace CuffsDark Rectangular Bottle
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
8/10
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