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The Candidate poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.1 / 100
2008·Thriller·1h 30m

THE CANDIDATE

Jonas Bechmann, a defense attorney, is a man of the system. Until the day he himself is accused of murder. Taking matters into his own hands, he throws himself into the hunt for a group of blackmailers who threaten to expose him as the killer. But nothing is what it appears to be, and the blackmail links back to his father's death under mysterious circumstances a year and a half earlier.

Above the Line
Kasper Barfoed·DirectorStefan Jaworski·WriterManuel Alberto Claro·Director of PhotographyJeppe Kaas·Original Music ComposerPeter Brandt·Editor
Cast
Nikolaj Lie Kaas·Jonas BechmannUlf Pilgaard·Martin SchillerLaura Christensen·LouiseTuva Novotny·CamillaDavid Dencik·MichaelKim Bodnia·Claes KiehlertHenning Jensen·Peter BechmannJesper Langberg·Jørgen HammelBirgitte Hjort Sørensen·SarahHenning Valin Jakobsen·Afpresser 1
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Kasper Barfoed·DirectorPeter Bækkel·First Assistant DirectorStine Monty Freddie·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Stefan Jaworski·Writer
Camera· 10
Manuel Alberto Claro·Director of PhotographyManuel Alberto Claro·Camera OperatorSøren Berthelin·Camera OperatorKatrín Björk Sævarsdóttir·Clapper LoaderKnut K. Pedersen·Steadicam OperatorMalte Udsen·Steadicam OperatorRolf Konow·Still PhotographerJimmy Leavens·Key GripMikael Kort Kristensen·GripPhilip Simon Christensen·Grip
Editing· 2
Peter Brandt·EditorAdam Nielsen·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Jeppe Kaas·MusicJeppe Kaas·Original Music ComposerMorten Degnbol·SoundNino Jacobsen·Sound DesignerMorten Bak Jensen·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 4
Nikolaj Danielsen·Production DesignLouise Hauberg·Key Makeup ArtistManon Rasmussen·Costume DesignerKatja Forup·Graphic Designer
Production· 4
Jonas Allen·ProducerPeter Bose·ProducerAnja Philip·CastingLene Nielsen·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Per Danbo·Gaffer
By the Numbers
69.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
—
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#C42B2B
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Mood
Political, Ironic, Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with medium-length blonde hair and a mustache is centered in the frame, blowing a large, clear bubble gum bubble. He is wearing a dark suit, a white shirt”

dramapolitical
Key Elements
American FlagBubble Gum BubbleSuitTieWatch
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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