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Looking for Comedy in the Muslim World poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.8 / 100
2005·Comedy·1h 38m

LOOKING FOR COMEDY IN THE MUSLIM WORLD

To improve its relations with Muslim countries, the United States government sends comedian Albert Brooks to south Asia to write a report on what makes followers of Islam laugh.

Above the Line
Albert Brooks·DirectorAlbert Brooks·WriterThomas E. Ackerman·Director of PhotographyMichael Giacchino·Original Music ComposerAnita Brandt-Burgoyne·Editor
Cast
Albert Brooks·Albert BrooksAmy Ryan·Emily BrooksSheetal Sheth·MayaFred Thompson·Sen. Fred Dalton ThompsonPenny Marshall·Penny MarshallVictoria Burrows·Casting DirectorJohn Carroll Lynch·StewartJon Tenney·MarkPaul Eric Jerome·Studio ExecutiveEmma Lockhart·Laura
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 1
Albert Brooks·Director
Writing· 1
Albert Brooks·Writer
Camera· 1
Thomas E. Ackerman·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Anita Brandt-Burgoyne·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Michael Giacchino·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 8
John Bucklin·Art DirectionAbhishek Redkar·Art DirectionDeborah Everton·Costume DesignErik Olson·Art DirectionStephen Altman·Production DesignChris L. Spellman·Set DecorationJay Wejebe·Makeup ArtistAnnet Wong·Assistant Makeup Artist
Production· 13
Stephanie Antosca·ProducerJoAnn Perritano·Executive ProducerTabrez Noorani·ProducerBrian Finn·ProducerHerb Nanas·ProducerSteve Bing·ProducerScot Boland·CastingJudy Cook·CastingToufig Tulsiram·CastingVictoria Burrows·CastingDavid Kang·CastingPravesh Sahni·Line ProducerBrian Finn·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Linda Arnold·Hair Department Head
By the Numbers
67.8
OF 100
Master Score
5.5
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#9DB3C9
#FFFFFF
#63A3D9
Mood
Contemplative
Composition
Rule Of Thirds
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man standing to the left of the frame, holding a microphone. He is wearing a tan, patterned shirt and white pants. Behind him is a l”

Key Elements
MicrophoneTaj Mahal
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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