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A Woman's Tale poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.0 / 100
1991·Drama / Comedy·1h 33m

A WOMAN'S TALE

“A film by Paul Cox”

Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was written specifically for the lead actress, Sheila Florance, who was in fact dying of cancer as she created what is essentially a self-portrait.

Above the Line
Paul Cox·DirectorPaul Cox·WriterNino Gaetano Martinetti·Director of PhotographyPaul Grabowsky·Music
Cast
Sheila Florance·MarthaMałgorzata Dobrowolska·AnnaNorman Kaye·BillyChris Haywood·JonathanErnie Gray·PeterMyrtle Woods·Miss InchleyBruce Myles·Con 1Alex Menglet·Con 2François Bernard·Neighbor
Full Crew
(7 credits)
Directing· 1
Paul Cox·Director
Writing· 1
Paul Cox·Writer
Camera· 1
Nino Gaetano Martinetti·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
Paul Grabowsky·Music
Art & Design· 1
Oliver Streeton·Title Designer
Production· 2
William T. Marshall·Executive ProducerPaul Cox·Producer
By the Numbers
61.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$393K
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 A Woman's Tale's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Intimate, Mysterious
Composition
Split
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Painted

“The upper portion of the poster features an illustrated image of two faces in close proximity, rendered in a painterly style with visible brushstrokes. The face”

drama
Key Elements
Hand
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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