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Chromophobia

"Don't live your life in black and white."

2006 2h 16m EN
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5.2
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★5.2TMDB · 52
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Synopsis
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Encouraged by his editor to seek 'sexy stories that sell', a reporter preys upon the private life of an erstwhile friend, with disastrous results.

“Don't live your life in black and white.”

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Director
Martha Fiennes
Writers
Martha Fiennes
Languages
English
Countries
France, United Kingdom, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 20 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Martha Fiennes, shot by George Tiffin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Magnus Fiennes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tracy Granger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ben Chaplin and Kristin Scott Thomas and Damian Lewis carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Don't live your life in black and white.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0419641 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Martha Fiennes directs. George Tiffin behind the camera. Magnus Fiennes scores. Tracy Granger cuts. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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  • 1Released 20 years ago.
  • 2International production across 3 countries: France, United Kingdom, United States of America.
  • 3Directed by Martha Fiennes, shot by George Tiffin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Magnus Fiennes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Tracy Granger shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Ben Chaplin and Kristin Scott Thomas and Damian Lewis carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "Don't live your life in black and white.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt0419641 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 52 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
George Tiffin
Original score
Magnus Fiennes
Editing
Tracy Granger
Production design
Tony Burrough
Costume design
Michele Clapton
Makeup / hair
Darren Evans
Sound
Mike Dowson
Runtime
136 min · 2h 16m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$10,000,000
Original language
EN

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Production companies

Who made it

  • RO

    Rotholz Pictures

  • QU

    Quinta Communications

    FR

Key crew

  • CastingLucy Bevan
  • ProducerTarak Ben Ammar
  • Set DecorationJudy Farr
  • Second Assistant DirectorSamantha Smith McGrady
  • Third Assistant DirectorJames Chasey
  • Executive ProducerMarc Samuelson
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerMike Dowson
  • Still PhotographerLiam Daniel
  • Hair DesignerDarren Evans
  • ADR RecordistJames Bennett
  • EditorTracy Granger
  • Executive ProducerRon Rotholz
  • ThanksEddie Dias
  • Executive ProducerSteve Christian
  • First Assistant DirectorBen Howarth
  • Sound Re-Recording MixerPaul Govey
  • Executive ProducerRobert Bevan
  • Costume DesignMichele Clapton
  • Sound MixerPaul Paragon
  • Dialogue EditorSarah Morton
  • Foley ArtistRuth Sullivan
  • Executive ProducerCharlie Savill
  • Digital ColoristMax Horton
  • Executive ProducerMarina Fuentes Arredonda

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • woman director

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Premiere2005-05-21· Cannes Film Festival
  • Theatrical2006-05-10
  • TV2007-05-23· Canal+

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