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Love, etc. poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 60.2 / 100
1996·Comedy / Drama / Romance·1h 45m

LOVE, ETC.

A triangle: love, obsession, and choice. Pierre, a ladies' man who has little cash and no fixed residence, describes his best friend Benoît as the world's oldest 32-year-old. The shy, well-employed Benoît's life changes when he answers the personal ad of Marie, a 25-year-old who restores paintings. He's attracted to her and she likes his steady calm and his honest attention. They're soon a couple, and they include Pierre in their dinners, outings, and trips. What will happen when Pierre realizes that he too is in love with Marie?

Above the Line
Marion Vernoux·DirectorDodine Herry-Grimaldi·ScreenplayMarion Vernoux·ScreenplayÉric Gautier·Director of PhotographyAlexandre Desplat·Original Music ComposerJennifer Augé·Editor
Cast
Charlotte Gainsbourg·MarieYvan Attal·BenoîtCharles Berling·PierreThibault de Montalembert·BernardÉlodie Navarre·EléonoreMarie Adam·Bernard's wifeCharlotte Maury-Sentier·CatherineYvan Martin·NicolasValérie Bonneton·FloristSusan Moncur·Susan
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 3
Marion Vernoux·DirectorAruna Villiers·Script SupervisorOlivier Coutard·First Assistant Director
Writing· 7
Dodine Herry-Grimaldi·ScreenplayMarion Vernoux·ScreenplayJulian Barnes·NovelDodine Herry-Grimaldi·AdaptationDodine Herry-Grimaldi·DialogueMarion Vernoux·AdaptationMarion Vernoux·Dialogue
Camera· 1
Éric Gautier·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jennifer Augé·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Alexandre Desplat·Original Music ComposerPhilippe Heissler·Sound EditorDidier Saïn·SoundDominique Gaborieau·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 2
François Emmanuelli·Production DesignPierre-Yves Gayraud·Costume Design
Production· 3
Françoise Galfré·Executive ProducerPatrick Godeau·ProducerSerge Onteniente·Production Manager
By the Numbers
60.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
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 Love, etc.'s key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F08080
#ADD8E6
#FFFFFF
Mood
Romantic, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three people sitting on a bench in the ocean. The person on the left is wearing a pink shirt and blue pants. The person in the middle ”

romance
Key Elements
BenchOceanClothing
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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