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Australian Rules poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.3 / 100
2002·Drama / Romance / Sport·1h 35m

AUSTRALIAN RULES

“The rules are never black and white.”

16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.

Above the Line
Paul Goldman·DirectorPhillip Gwynne·ScreenplayPaul Goldman·ScreenplayMandy Walker·Director of PhotographyMick Harvey·Original Music ComposerStephen Evans·Editor
Cast
Nathan Phillips·Gary 'Blacky' BlackLuke Carroll·Dumby RedLisa Flanagan·ClarenceTom Budge·PicklesSimon Westaway·Bob BlackCelia Ireland·Liz BlackKevin Harrington·ArksHarrison Gilbertson·GreggyMartin Vaughan·DarcyTony Briggs·Pretty
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Paul Goldman·DirectorPhil Jones·First Assistant DirectorClair Parker·Second Assistant DirectorBrad Lanyon·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Phillip Gwynne·ScreenplayPaul Goldman·ScreenplayPhillip Gwynne·Novel
Camera· 2
Mandy Walker·Director of PhotographyMandy Walker·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Stephen Evans·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Mick Harvey·Original Music ComposerPhil Judd·Sound Re-Recording MixerRoss Boyer·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 4
Steven Jones-Evans·Production DesignNell Hanson·Art DirectionRuth De la Lande·Costume DesignerSara Mathers·Set Decoration
Production· 8
Mark Lazarus·ProducerAntonio Zeccola·Executive ProducerBridget Ikin·Executive ProducerAnousha Zarkesh·CastingBarbara Gibbs·Line ProducerBarbara Gibbs·Production ManagerSharon Kerrigan·Production CoordinatorSarah Abbey·Location Manager
Other Departments· 5
Claire Harris·Unit PublicistMichele Bennett·ThanksJohn Haratzis·Scenic ArtistJohn Coory·ArmorerMariot Kerr·Wardrobe Coordinator
By the Numbers
66.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
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 Australian Rules's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#402F26
#A6A6A6
#CC3300
Mood
Introspective, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a large close-up of a young man's face in the upper half, looking directly forward. Below this, a horizontal strip is divided into two small”

drama
Key Elements
Red Car
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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