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A Touch of Sin

#22143

2013 · dir. Jia Zhangke · 133 min · 2.39:1

Amber / Blue palette · Very dark

Key colours
#234C74
#A7773F
#0A1923
#D29646
#CE8432
Stripes
420
Brightness
21%
Saturation
29%
Avg shot
11.0s
Stock
Digital
Frames
191,520
About this film+

Four people across modern China are pushed to the edge by corruption and social inequality, leading to sudden acts of violence. The film examines the cost of rapid economic growth on the working class. The cinematography uses sharp, realistic lighting and wide shots of industrial landscapes.