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A History of Violence (2005)

Directed by David Cronenberg · Cinematography by Peter Suschitzky

R96 min58 frames

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A History of Violence (2005) movie still: wide — A wooden staircase features dark floral wallpaper and a metal banister in a house. A man lies on…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: wide — A dark, winding rural road is surrounded by dense, pitch-black forest on both sides. A lone silver…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit diner with dark wood-paneled walls and muted interior decor. An elderly man with a…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: medium — A woman stands before a light green paneled door in a residential hallway. She points a shotgun…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: medium — The interior of a diner features a menu board and ice cream cone wall art. A man wearing an apron…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: medium — A dimly lit locker room features rows of wooden storage compartments. Three young men stand in…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: closeup — A rural park setting features a wooden fence and trees in the background. An elderly man in a…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: closeup — A metal mailbox with the name STALLS painted on it sits on a wooden post. A gravel road…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: medium — A dimly lit diner with a long counter and a stainless steel prep area. A man sits at the counter…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: establishing — A quiet small-town street features brick buildings with storefronts on an overcast day. A…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: wide — A dated roadside motel with peeling painted signage stands behind a blue convertible car. The man…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: closeup — A man sleeps on a couch in a dark, blue-lit room. He lies with eyes closed while wearing a…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: medium — A residential front yard features a white house with a green roof porch. A man stands in the…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: wide — A man kneels on the muddy bank of a still lake under an overcast sky. He reaches down with one hand…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: wide — A stone-paved courtyard with arched entryways features potted evergreens flanking the central path.…A History of Violence (2005) movie still: wide — An exterior wall of a brick house features a grey screen door and beige siding. A single green…
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A History of Violence — official trailer

What is A History of Violence about?

An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.

Where can you watch A History of Violence?

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What does the cinematography of A History of Violence look like?

Across 55 sampled frames, A History of Violence builds its coverage from medium shots (38% of the sample), with wide compositions (27%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky keeps 65% of it in soft, low-key light. 58% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Focus stays shallow in 67% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of A History of Violence?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of A History of Violence (2005) are #2e322d, #141412, #50574e, #474b38, #888b75, #aaaa91 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #474b38
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