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A City of Sadness
#767461989 · dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien · 157 min · 1.85:1
Amber / Blue palette · Dark
Key colours
#C49248
#BC883D
#AF823A
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- Stripes
- 424
- Brightness
- 37%
- Saturation
- 34%
- Avg shot
- 24.0s
- Stock
- 35mm
- Frames
- 226,080
About this film+
The story follows the Lin family during a period of massive political change in Taiwan. It deals with loss, memory, and the struggle to maintain dignity under a new regime. The shots are long and steady, using natural light and muted earthy tones.