B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 68.7 / 100
2001Biography / Comedy / Drama1h 20m
THE AFTERNOON OF A TORTURER
A young journalist interviews a man who was a torturer during the early days of the communist regime in Romania.
Above the Line
Lucian Pintilie·DirectorLucian Pintilie·WriterDoina Jela·NovelCălin Ghibu·Director of PhotographyNita Chivulescu·Editor
Cast
Gheorghe Dinică·Frant TandaraRadu Beligan·The professorIoana Ana Macaria·The journalistCoca Bloos·Frant's wifeDorina Chiriac·The commissarCristina Agachi·The AuntȘerban Pavlu·TicutaMarius Radu·Frant as a childFlorin Roata·The FatherLoredana Stefan·Frant's Sister
Full Crew(8 credits)
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Lucian Pintilie·Director
Writing· 2
Lucian Pintilie·WriterDoina Jela·Novel
Camera· 1
Călin Ghibu·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Nita Chivulescu·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Gloria Papura·Costume DesignCălin Papură·Production Design
Production· 1
Mihai Lazar·Production Manager
By the Numbers
68.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Somber, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic
“The poster features four figures under a large tree, rendered in a teal and pink duotone. In the upper left, a shirtless man with dark pants stands, holding som”
Key Elements
CigaretteKnitting NeedlesYarn
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Rural
Design Score
6/10
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