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Smoke Signals poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 82.3 / 100
1998·Comedy / Drama·1h 29m

SMOKE SIGNALS

“A new film from the heart of Native America.”

Young Native American man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains.

Above the Line
Chris Eyre·DirectorSherman Alexie·ScreenplayBrian Capener·Director of PhotographyBrian Berdan·Editor
Cast
Adam Beach·Victor JosephEvan Adams·Thomas Builds-the-FireIrene Bedard·Suzy SongGary Farmer·Arnold JosephTantoo Cardinal·Arlene JosephCody Lightning·Young Victor JosephSimon Baker·Young Thomas Builds-the-FireMonique Mojica·Grandma Builds-the-FireJohn Trudell·Randy PeoneElaine Miles·Lucy
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Chris Eyre·Director
Writing· 1
Sherman Alexie·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Brian Capener·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Brian Berdan·Editor
Production· 2
Scott M. Rosenfelt·ProducerLarry Estes·Producer
By the Numbers
82.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
81%
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 Smoke Signals's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#F4CF00
#70B4E0
Mood
Joyful, Friendly, Warm
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three individuals, two men and one woman, with long dark hair, smiling broadly against a bright blue sky with faint white clouds. The woman ”

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Key Elements
Beaded NecklaceGold Pendant
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Bright
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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