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Real Fiction poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 64.9 / 100
2000·Crime / Drama·1h 9m

REAL FICTION

“The art of revenge, shot in real time!”

A repressed artist receives ritual abuse from those who pass him as he paints portraits in the park. Gradually becoming more frustrated, anger builds up within the artist, leading him to embark upon a quest to gain revenge on all those who have humiliated him.

Above the Line
Kim Ki-duk·DirectorKim Ki-duk·WriterJeon Sang-yun·Original Music ComposerKyung Min-ho·Editor
Cast
Ju Jin-mo·IShim Yi Young·GirlLee Je-rak·GangsterSon Min-seok·Other IBae Joong-sik·Detective BaeYang Seung-byeong·Detective YangLee Deok-jin·Jin-gooKim Gi-yeon·Comic Shop OwnerMyeong Soon-mi·Flower Shop OwnerSon Jeong-hwan·Butcher Shop Owner
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Kim Ki-duk·Director
Writing· 1
Kim Ki-duk·Writer
Editing· 1
Kyung Min-ho·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jeon Sang-yun·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Kim Ki-duk·Production Design
Production· 2
Harry Lee·ProducerShin Seung-soo·Producer
Other Departments· 1
Hwang Cheol-hyeon·Cinematography
By the Numbers
64.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
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 Real Fiction's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#8C715C
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Mood
Contemplative, Serious
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features three men, with the largest and most prominent figure, an older man with a white beard, positioned on the left looking slightly down and to ”

Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
6/10
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