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The Situation poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.0 / 100
2006·Drama / War / History·1h 51m

THE SITUATION

The first U.S.-made film drama set during the Iraq war, THE SITUATION chronicles the tragic death of an Iraqi teenager at the hands of U.S. soldiers. The incident sets off an "investigation," a cover-up, and complications involving Iraqi mayor Sheikh Tahsin (Saïd Amadis), who has a complex relationship with the Americans.

Above the Line
Philip Haas·DirectorWendell Steavenson·WriterSean Bobbitt·Director of PhotographyJeff Beal·Original Music ComposerCurtiss Clayton·Editor
Cast
Connie Nielsen·Anna MolyneuxDamian Lewis·Dan MurphyMido Hamada·ZaidDriss Roukhe·Walid (as Driss Roukh)Nasser Memarzia·RafeeqSaïd Amadis·Mayor TahsinOmar Berdouni·BasharChérine Amar·NoorShaun Evans·WesleyTom McCarthy·Major Hanks
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 1
Philip Haas·Director
Writing· 1
Wendell Steavenson·Writer
Camera· 1
Sean Bobbitt·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Curtiss Clayton·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jeff Beal·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 3
Anita Yavich·Costume DesignLaaroussi Abdelouhab·Art DirectionNezha Dakil·Costume Design
Production· 6
Michael Sternberg·ProducerNeda Armian·ProducerLiaquat Ahamed·ProducerKhalil Lougmani·Line ProducerNaji Laamrich·Production ManagerJill Trevellick·Casting
By the Numbers
58.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
35%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Situation's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#9A9A9A
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Mood
Intense, Documentary, Gritty
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Collage

“The movie poster is a collage of numerous photographs, maps, and newspaper clippings, predominantly featuring scenes and individuals related to a conflict zone.”

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Key Elements
Dslr CameraRifleRed PencilMapsNewspaper ClippingsCar
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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