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Ali (2001)

Directed by Michael Mann · Cinematography by Emmanuel Lubezki

R157 min63 frames

Drama

Float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.

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Ali (2001) movie still: establishing — A large indoor sports arena features a central platform surrounded by tiered, darkened seating. A group of…Ali (2001) movie still: wide — A flight deck at dusk shows the horizon line through the large front windows. Three pilots in uniform sit at their…Ali (2001) movie still: medium — A dark urban rooftop overlooking a sprawling city landscape at night. A young man stands in the foreground, facing…Ali (2001) movie still: fullbody — Two men sit on chairs on a low, carpeted platform in a dark studio. A sign for a sports program is visible on the…Ali (2001) movie still: wide — A high-angle view looks down upon a boxing ring at night in an arena. A referee stands between two boxers while the…Ali (2001) movie still: closeup — An athlete wearing headgear stands inside a training facility with blurry background elements. He looks intently…Ali (2001) movie still: wide — A dark living room contains a large couch covered in transparent plastic protective sheets. Several individuals watch…Ali (2001) movie still: wide — A man stands alone in the center of an expansive, sparse room with concrete floors. He reaches upward toward a…Ali (2001) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room with dark wooden paneling in the background. A man and a woman lie close together in a low-light…Ali (2001) movie still: medium — A man stands in a dimly lit, largely obscured space with dark surroundings. The subject is partially visible…Ali (2001) movie still: wide — An empty, bright canvas boxing ring surrounded by red ropes and photographers. Two shirtless professional boxers…Ali (2001) movie still: medium — A dimly lit stage filled with haze and a single intense spotlight. A man in a dark suit stands with his back to the…Ali (2001) movie still: wide — A long, industrial service tunnel features exposed concrete walls and ceiling piping. A group of individuals walks…Ali (2001) movie still: wide — A vast open-air stadium during a heavy downpour filled with a cheering crowd. A boxer in trunks and red gloves stands…Ali (2001) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a textured white wall with visible cracks and shadows. A man points his finger toward the…Ali (2001) movie still: medium — A modern multi-story apartment building features repeating white geometric balconies. An out-of-focus man stands in…
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Ali — official trailer

What is Ali about?

In 1964, a brash, new pro boxer, fresh from his Olympic gold medal victory, explodes onto the scene: Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self-confidence and his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all time. Yet at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test.

Where can you watch Ali?

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What does the cinematography of Ali look like?

Across 63 sampled frames, Ali builds its coverage from medium shots (38% of the sample), with wide compositions (35%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki keeps 52% of it in soft, low-key light. 51% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame.

What is the color palette of Ali?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Ali (2001) are #302f2d, #111111, #53524f, #d4d4d0, #f7f8f7, #919392 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #111111
  • #53524f
  • #d4d4d0
  • #f7f8f7
  • #919392

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