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Masterwork
MASTER SCORE 88.5 / 100
2013·Biography / Drama / History·2h 14m

12 YEARS A SLAVE

“The extraordinary true story of Solomon Northup.”

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

Above the Line
Steve McQueen·DirectorJohn Ridley·ScreenplaySean Bobbitt·Director of PhotographyHans Zimmer·Original Music ComposerJoe Walker·Editor
Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor·Solomon NorthupMichael Fassbender·Edwin EppsLupita Nyong'o·PatseyBenedict Cumberbatch·William FordPaul Dano·John TibeatsSarah Paulson·Mary EppsAdepero Oduye·ElizaScoot McNairy·BrownPaul Giamatti·Theophilus FreemanBrad Pitt·Samuel Bass
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Steve McQueen·Director
Writing· 1
John Ridley·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Sean Bobbitt·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Joe Walker·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Hans Zimmer·Original Music Composer
Production· 8
Dede Gardner·ProducerJeremy Kleiner·ProducerBrad Pitt·ProducerAnthony Katagas·ProducerArnon Milchan·ProducerBill Pohlad·ProducerSteve McQueen·ProducerBianca Stigter·Producer
By the Numbers
88.5
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
95%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$188M
ROI 83867%
Worldwide Gross
3
3 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind 12 Years a Slave's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Urgent, Dramatic, Intense
Composition
Diagonal
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a dark-skinned man in profile, running from left to right against a bright white background. He wears a light-colored, textured long-sleeved”

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Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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