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Black and White poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 52.4 / 100
2002·Drama·1h 39m

BLACK AND WHITE

“One man's conviction divided a nation.”

Australia, 1958. When a nine year old white girl is found murdered, police are quick to arrest illiterate Aborigine, Max Stuart. Under interrogation Max admits to the killing. With a legal system compromised by intimidation tactics, the skills of his two gifted but naïve defense lawyers are put to the test.

Above the Line
Craig Lahiff·DirectorLouis Nowra·WriterGeoffrey Simpson·Director of PhotographyCezary Skubiszewski·Original Music ComposerLee Smith·Editor
Cast
Robert Carlyle·David O'SullivanCharles Dance·Roderic ChamberlainKerry Fox·Helen DevaneyColin Friels·Father Tom DixonBen Mendelsohn·Rupert MurdochDavid Ngoombujarra·Young Max StuartMax Stuart·Old Max StuartRhys McConnochie·Justice AbbottBille Brown·Thomas PlayfordJohn Gregg·Rohan Rivett
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
Craig Lahiff·Director
Writing· 1
Louis Nowra·Writer
Camera· 1
Geoffrey Simpson·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Lee Smith·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Cezary Skubiszewski·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 5
Murray Picknett·Production DesignSarah Gilligan·Art DirectionAnnie Marshall·Costume DesignRobert Webb·Set DecorationTracy Phillpot·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Helen Leake·ProducerNik Powell·ProducerJina Jay·CastingChristine King·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Tracy Phillpot·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
52.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
39%
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 Black and White's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#D8D0C0
#302820
#807868
Mood
Reflective, Calm
Composition
Grid
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a light beige background with a grid of nine framed images, predominantly portraits, arranged around a central larger black frame with”

Key Elements
Nine Picture FramesCentral Black FrameBoatFishing Rods
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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