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The Bastards poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.4 / 100
2008·Crime / Drama / Thriller·1h 30m

THE BASTARDS

A 24 hour period in the lives of Fausto and Jesus, two undocumented Mexican day-laborers in L.A. Each day another task, each day the same pressure to find money. They go about their daily routine, standing on the corner at the Home Improvement Store waiting for work to come. Today, the job they are given is well paid compared to their poor usual wages.

Above the Line
Amat Escalante·DirectorMartín Escalante·WriterAmat Escalante·WriterMatthew Uhry·Director of PhotographyRaúl Locatelli·SoundAyhan Ergürsel·Editor
Cast
Jesus Moises Rodriguez·JesusRubén Sosa·FaustoNina Zavarin·KarenKenny Johnston·Construction BossDavid AlbacaTeri BookerAron Briggs·Racist BBQ kidTrevor Glen Campbell·TrevorRodolfo CarreonDarren Collins
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 2
Amat Escalante·DirectorAlex Ezpeleta·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Martín Escalante·WriterAmat Escalante·Writer
Camera· 1
Matthew Uhry·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Ayhan Ergürsel·EditorAmat Escalante·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Raúl Locatelli·SoundAlejandro de Icaza·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production· 3
Jaime Romandia·ProducerMarcos Cline-Márquez·Executive ProducerCarlos Reygadas·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
65.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
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 The Bastards's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A3A14
#F0C040
#305090
Mood
Action Packed, Chaotic, Intense
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster depicts a chaotic war scene with several soldiers engaged in combat, a train wreck, and women in water. In the upper half, a group of male soldiers i”

waraction
Key Elements
Submachine GunRifleGrenadeMilitary HelmetTrain EngineWooden Bridge Structure
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Gritty, Warm
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
8/10
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