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The Dress poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 72.2 / 100
1996·Comedy / Drama·1h 43m

THE DRESS

The story of a summer dress and those who have to do with it, especially the train conductor (played by van Warmerdam, the director). The dress functions as catalyst for the whimsical events, which turns out to be either tragic or hilarious.

Above the Line
Alex van Warmerdam·DirectorAlex van Warmerdam·ScreenplayMarc Felperlaan·Director of PhotographyVincent van Warmerdam·MusicRené Wiegmans·Editor
Cast
Henri Garcin·Van TiltIngeborg Elzevier·Mrs. Van TiltRicky Koole·ChantalleAriane Schluter·Cleaning WomanKhaldoun Elmecky·CremerMargo Dames·StewardessFrans Vorstman·LoohmanPeter Blok·De VosJacob Derwig·KoerierRudolf Lucieer·De Vet
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
Alex van Warmerdam·Director
Writing· 1
Alex van Warmerdam·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Marc Felperlaan·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
René Wiegmans·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Vincent van Warmerdam·Music
Production· 4
Ton Schippers·ProducerAlex van Warmerdam·ProducerMarc van Warmerdam·ProducerAnnet Malherbe·Casting
By the Numbers
72.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.9
OF 10
IMDb
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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 The Dress's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#802020
#304060
#D0D0C0
Mood
Tense, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a painted scene with two individuals in the upper two-thirds, set against a dark, possibly indoor background. A woman with brown hair is sea”

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Key Elements
Red SeatBlue And Orange Patterned DressDark SuitBlue And White Striped TieRed Sash
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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