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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 73.6 / 100
2009·Drama / Mystery·1h 40m

BEAUTIFUL KATE

“The past is always present.”

Ned Kendall is asked to return to the remote and isolated family home by his sister, to say goodbye to his father who is dying. Ned also brings his young aspiring actress fiancee who struggles with the isolation. When home he starts having memories of his childhood many involving his beautiful twin sister and his older brother. These memories awaken long-buried secrets from the family's past.

Above the Line
Rachel Ward·DirectorRachel Ward·ScreenplayNewton Thornburg·NovelAndrew Commis·Director of PhotographyMurray Paterson·MusicVeronika Jenet·Editor
Cast
Ben Mendelsohn·Ned KendallMaeve Dermody·ToniRachel Griffiths·Sally KendallSophie Lowe·Kate KendallJosh McFarlane·Cliff KendallBryan Brown·Bruce KendallSuzie Boyaci·Emily Kendall (mum)Daniel Binks·Young Cliff KendallHeloise Baker·Young Sally KendallEve Burner·Young Kate Kendall
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Rachel Ward·DirectorChris Webb·First Assistant DirectorTravis Kalendra·Third Assistant DirectorBrad Lanyon·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Rachel Ward·ScreenplayNewton Thornburg·Novel
Camera· 11
Andrew Commis·Director of PhotographyJules Wurm·First Assistant CameraNick Remy Matthews·Second Unit CinematographerSimone Mazengarb·Clapper LoaderRobin Morgan·Key GripAndrew Commis·Camera OperatorMatt Nettheim·Still PhotographerJem Rayner·First Assistant "A" CameraBen Plant·Clapper LoaderAndrew Sandford·GripDan Sandford·Grip
Editing· 1
Veronika Jenet·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Murray Paterson·MusicTex Perkins·Music
Art & Design· 4
Phil MacPherson·Art DirectionIan Jobson·Production DesignTracy Phillpot·Makeup DesignerRuth De la Lande·Costume Designer
Production· 2
Bryan Brown·ProducerLeah Churchill-Brown·Producer
Other Departments· 4
Darcy Sullivan·Lighting TechnicianGraeme Shelton·GafferJen Rossiter·Hair SetupJane Maguire·Post Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
73.6
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
84%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
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 Beautiful Kate's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#363B4B
#A1A1B1
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Mood
Intimate, Somber, Mysterious
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a person's face, angled slightly downwards, with a hand gently touching their cheek. The person's eyes are partially visible, ”

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Key Elements
FaceHand
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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