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A Confucian Confusion (1994)

Directed by Edward Yang · Cinematography by Chang Chan

125 min59 frames

ComedyDramaRomance

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What is A Confucian Confusion about?

Over the course of a few days, the paths of a group of young friends, lovers, and acquaintances in Taipei intersect, prompting them to arrive at realizations about their lives.

Where can you watch A Confucian Confusion?

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What does the cinematography of A Confucian Confusion look like?

Sampled across 59 frames, the coverage of A Confucian Confusion leans on medium shots (73% of the sample) and wide compositions (19%). Cinematographer Chang Chan keeps 32% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Night and dusk account for 56% of the frames. Focus stays shallow in 64% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1990s.

What is the color palette of A Confucian Confusion?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of A Confucian Confusion (1994) are #312f2a, #121212, #d8d3ca, #f3f2ee, #939389, #4d514a — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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