A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 81.7 / 100
2015Documentary2h 16m
BITTER LAKE
An experimental documentary that explores Saudi Arabia's relationship with the U.S. and the role this has played in the war in Afghanistan.
Above the Line
Adam Curtis·DirectorAdam Curtis·WriterNick Fry·Sound MixerAdam Curtis·Editor
Cast
Adam Curtis·NarratorGeorge H. W. Bush·Self (archive footage)George W. Bush·Self (archive footage)Joanne Herring·Self (archive footage)Ronald Reagan·Self (archive footage)
Full Crew(12 credits)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Adam Curtis·Director
Writing· 1
Adam Curtis·Writer
Editing· 3
Adam Curtis·EditorTamer Osman·Online EditorColin Peters·Colorist
Sound & Music· 1
Nick Fry·Sound Mixer
Production· 6
Chris Granlund·Executive ProducerVictoria Jaye·Executive ProducerLucy Kelsall·ProducerLucy Kelsall·Executive ProducerAlison Mills·Production ManagerMonica Whitlock·Consulting Producer
By the Numbers
81.7
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION
A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Bitter Lake's key art.
Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#C0C0C0
#202020
Mood
Ominous, Unsettling, Stark
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Graphic Design
“The image features the words "BITTER LAKE" in a distressed, blocky font against a solid black background. The word "BITTER" is positioned above "LAKE". Both wor”
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Key Elements
TextDistorted Texture
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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