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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.4 / 100
2012·Biography / Drama / History·1h 46m

BLESS ME, ULTIMA

In a village in New Mexico, the life of young farm boy Antonio is dramatically changed when an old medicine woman joins his household. This affecting coming-of-age tale recounts Antonio's experiences to reveal the spiritual conflict in his community.

Above the Line
Carl Franklin·DirectorCarl Franklin·ScreenplayRudolfo Anaya·NovelPaula Huidobro·Director of PhotographyMark Kilian·Original Music ComposerAlan Heim·Editor
Cast
Luke Ganalon·AntonioMiriam Colon·UltimaBenito Martinez·GabrielDolores Heredia·MariaCastulo Guerra·TenorioJoaquín Cosío·NarcisoManuel Garcia-Rulfo·Uncle PedroReko Moreno·Uncle LucasLuis Bordonada·Uncle JuanJoseph A. Garcia·Uncle Mateo
Full Crew
(26 credits)
Directing· 2
Carl Franklin·DirectorJeff Okabayashi·First Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Carl Franklin·ScreenplayRudolfo Anaya·Novel
Camera· 1
Paula Huidobro·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Alan Heim·EditorToby Yates·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Mark Kilian·Original Music ComposerKelly Cabral·Supervising Sound EditorKimberly Harris·Supervising Sound EditorRick Hromadka·Sound Effects Editor
Art & Design· 7
David J. Bomba·Production DesignDonna Zakowska·Costume DesignJohn R. Jensen·Art DirectionGretchen Bright·Makeup Department HeadJolynn Nieto·Makeup ArtistSvetlana Britt·Makeup ArtistCarla Curry·Set Decoration
Production· 5
Jesse Beaton·ProducerMark Johnson·ProducerSarah DiLeo·ProducerKevin Reidy·Executive ProducerChristy Walton·Executive Producer
Other Departments· 3
John E. Sullivan·Visual Effects SupervisorAl Goto·StuntsEd Duran·Stunts
By the Numbers
69.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#87CEEB
#D2B48C
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Mood
Serene, Hopeful
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster depicts a young boy and an elderly woman standing in a dry, open landscape under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. An owl with outstretc”

Key Elements
OwlGardening ToolTall Green Plant
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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