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Belly (1998)

Directed by Hype Williams · Cinematography by Malik Hassan Sayeed

R96 min61 frames

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Money, power, respect... but who's got your back?

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Belly (1998) movie still: closeup — A dark, intricate stained glass window features a recurring geometric cruciform pattern. Glowing light filters…Belly (1998) movie still: establishing — A large, ornately decorated theater interior features a grand, octagonal coffered ceiling above. Rows of…Belly (1998) movie still: wide — A dark, industrial-style concrete stairwell features grid-like metal fencing on both sides. A police officer guides…Belly (1998) movie still: wide — An open-plan administrative office features filing cabinets and desks under greenish overhead lights. Several…Belly (1998) movie still: wide — A dark, empty space with a tiled floor lit by a singular focused light. One person stands central surrounded by…Belly (1998) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with a reflective bar top featuring red neon signage. Two men sit at the bar engaging in a…Belly (1998) movie still: wide — A dark, wood-paneled room features a massive dining table and deep red curtains. A solitary man sits at the far end…Belly (1998) movie still: wide — A dark urban street at night is filled with dense haze and numerous pedestrians. Vehicles move slowly through the…Belly (1998) movie still: medium — A residential setting viewed through a dark, fine-mesh screen door. A man in a suit stands outside on a porch…Belly (1998) movie still: medium — Two men stand in front of a garage door at night under colored lights. The scene is illuminated by harsh red and…Belly (1998) movie still: wide — A vertical exterior neon sign depicts a cartoon character against a dark building facade. The sign features glowing…Belly (1998) movie still: closeup — A dark indoor space is filled with wisps of smoke between two individuals. A man with a goatee observes as…Belly (1998) movie still: closeup — An outdoor paved area features a blurred car in the background under daylight. A person in a white shirt and…Belly (1998) movie still: closeup — A dimly lit room with blue ambient light fills the frame during a nighttime call. A person holds a white phone…Belly (1998) movie still: wide — A corner diner at night features glowing pink and yellow neon signage on its facade. A silver car is parked near…Belly (1998) movie still: wide — A modern, minimalist residential interior features clean white cabinetry and a glass dining table. Four individuals…
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What is Belly about?

Tommy Bundy and Sincere are best friends as well as infamous and ruthless criminals and shot-callers in the hood. Respected by many but feared by all. As the police are closing in on them and new players are looking for a come up, will their reign last?

Belly is a 1998 American crime drama film written and directed by music video director Hype Williams, in his feature film directing debut. Filmed in New York City, the film stars rappers Nas and DMX in their film debut, alongside Taral Hicks, Method Man, T-Boz and an uncredited cameo from Sean Paul and Mr. Vegas.

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What does the cinematography of Belly look like?

Across 61 sampled frames, Belly builds its coverage from wide compositions (44% of the sample), with close-ups (21%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Malik Hassan Sayeed keeps 74% of it in soft, low-key light. 75% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Deep focus keeps foreground and background readable at once in 61% of the frames.

What is the color palette of Belly?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Belly (1998) are #080909, #fefefd, #2d2d2a, #020b32, #0104fe, #ff0000 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #2d2d2a
  • #020b32
  • #0104fe
  • #ff0000

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