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Flashdance (1983)

Directed by Adrian Lyne · Cinematography by Donald Peterman

R95 min63 frames

DramaRomance

Something happens when she hears the music... it's her freedom. It's her fire. It's her life.

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Flashdance (1983) movie still: wide — A dark, cavernous interior space contains only a single patch of light. A blonde woman sits alone in the…Flashdance (1983) movie still: medium — An industrial facility features dark wooden walls, steel gates, and large grid-patterned windows. A woman…Flashdance (1983) movie still: fullbody — A dark, foggy tunnel is illuminated by a singular red industrial work light. Two figures in dark jackets…Flashdance (1983) movie still: wide — A large industrial loft with exposed brick walls and hardwood floors features tall window panes. A man walks…Flashdance (1983) movie still: medium — A bedroom features a brass headboard and pink linens under a low-light lamp. A woman sits up in the bed…Flashdance (1983) movie still: medium — A cluttered wall featuring photographs and beer stickers frames a woman in a booth. The woman wears a white…Flashdance (1983) movie still: medium — A man in a rabbit suit performs on a stage with red curtains behind him. The foreground is partially…Flashdance (1983) movie still: fullbody — A dim dance studio with wooden flooring and a large mirror in the background. A woman performs an athletic…Flashdance (1983) movie still: wide — A three-story red brick row house features green trim and ivy covering one side. A person stands before the…Flashdance (1983) movie still: medium — A dark tavern interior features red-clothed tables and dim ambient lighting conditions. Two men sit at a…Flashdance (1983) movie still: closeup — The interior of a vehicle serves as the setting for this close-up shot. A young woman with curly hair…Flashdance (1983) movie still: medium — A dark workshop interior features a person wearing heavy protective gear and a green face shield. The…Flashdance (1983) movie still: wide — A vast, abandoned industrial steel mill with high ceilings and heavy structural metal beams. Two figures run…Flashdance (1983) movie still: fullbody — A gravel-covered construction site features heavy machinery and a metal shipping container. A man stands…Flashdance (1983) movie still: fullbody — A dark hallway lined with cinder block walls leads to a bright light source. Three individuals interact in…Flashdance (1983) movie still: fullbody — A muddy construction area with piles of dirt and a blue pickup truck nearby. A man and woman stand facing…
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Flashdance — official trailer

What is Flashdance about?

Alex Owens, a young woman juggling between two odd jobs, aspires to become a successful ballet dancer. Nick, who is her boss and lover, supports and encourages her to fulfil her dream.

Where can you watch Flashdance?

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What does the cinematography of Flashdance look like?

Sampled across 63 frames, the coverage of Flashdance leans on medium shots (38% of the sample) and full-body frames (25%). Cinematographer Donald Peterman keeps 46% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 51% of the frames. Focus stays shallow in 57% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1980s.

What is the color palette of Flashdance?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Flashdance (1983) are #302c2b, #0f0d0d, #4d4f4e, #f6f6f6, #90908b, #291412 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #0f0d0d
  • #4d4f4e
  • #f6f6f6
  • #90908b
  • #291412

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