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Lincoln (2012)

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Cinematography by Janusz Kamiński

PG-13150 min77 frames

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What is Lincoln about?

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Where can you watch Lincoln?

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What does the cinematography of Lincoln look like?

Sampled across 76 frames, the coverage of Lincoln leans on medium shots (45% of the sample) and wide compositions (41%). Cinematographer Janusz Kamiński keeps 62% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 43% of the frames. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 59% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1800s.

What is the color palette of Lincoln?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Lincoln (2012) are #32302c, #151512, #53524c, #28221a, #50483a, #8f8876 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #53524c
  • #28221a
  • #50483a
  • #8f8876

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