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The Fallen Idol

#14661

1948 · dir. Carol Reed · 149 min · 1.66:1

Blue / Amber palette · Very dark

Key colours
#344262
#55708E
#2F3E52
#283547
#10151E
Stripes
420
Brightness
16%
Saturation
18%
Avg shot
11.4s
Stock
35mm
Frames
214,560
About this film+

A young boy idolizes his family's butler but becomes confused when he witnesses a possible crime involving his hero. The story focuses on the loss of childhood innocence and the complexity of adult secrets. The black and white cinematography uses sharp angles and deep shadows to create a tense mood.