Argo (2012)
Directed by Ben Affleck · Cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto
R120 min103 frames
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The movie was fake. The mission was real.
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Argo — official trailer
What is Argo about?
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
Where can you watch Argo?
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What does the cinematography of Argo look like?
Sampled across 103 frames, the coverage of Argo leans on medium shots (51% of the sample) and close-ups (35%). Cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto keeps 63% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 85% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1970s.
What is the color palette of Argo?
The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Argo (2012) are #302e2c, #52514c, #171614, #d6d2c9, #493b30, #8a7b6a — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.
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