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The Son

#81827

2002 · dir. Jean-Pierre Dardenne · 103 min · 1.85:1

Amber / Green palette · Dark

Key colours
#BB7844
#988355
#775637
#6F5744
#77553F
Stripes
424
Brightness
22%
Saturation
16%
Avg shot
7.0s
Stock
Digital
Frames
148,320
About this film+

A carpentry teacher encounters a boy who was responsible for the death of his child years ago. The film explores grief and the difficult path toward forgiveness in a quiet workshop. It uses hand-held cameras and a natural, grey color scheme to feel real.