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Confession of a Child of the Century poster
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MASTER SCORE 51.1 / 100
2012·Drama / Romance·2h

CONFESSION OF A CHILD OF THE CENTURY

Paris, 1830: Octave, betrayed by his mistress, sinks into despair and debauchery. His father's death leads him to the country where he meets Brigitte, a widow who is ten years his elder. Octave falls in love passionately, but will he have the courage to believe in it?

Above the Line
Sylvie Verheyde·DirectorSylvie Verheyde·ScreenplayAlfred de Musset·NovelNicolas Gaurin·Director of PhotographyChristel Dewynter·Editor
Cast
Charlotte Gainsbourg·BrigittePete Doherty·OctaveAugust Diehl·DesgenaisLily Cole·EliseVolker Bruch·Henri SmithGuillaume Gallienne·MercansonKarole Rocher·MarcoRhian Rees·Madame LevasseurJoséphine de la Baume·Desgenais's MistressJulia Schmelzle·Maîtresse
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Sylvie Verheyde·Director
Writing· 2
Sylvie Verheyde·ScreenplayAlfred de Musset·Novel
Camera· 1
Nicolas Gaurin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Christel Dewynter·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Esther Walz·Costume DesignThomas Grézaud·Production Design
Production· 1
Bruno Berthemy·Producer
By the Numbers
51.1
OF 100
Master Score
4.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Melancholy, Hopeful
Composition
Layered
Era
19th Century
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster is divided into three horizontal sections. The top section shows a man with fair skin and dark hair wearing a black top hat and dark coat, hold”

romance
Key Elements
PistolTop HatSunset
Atmosphere
Golden
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Rural
Design Score
7/10
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