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Mahler (1974)

Directed by Ken Russell · Cinematography by Dick Bush

PG115 min57 frames

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An electrifying visual odyssey into musical madness and savage romance.

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Mahler (1974) movie still: medium — The interior of a vintage passenger train compartment features dark wood paneling and windows. A man and a woman…Mahler (1974) movie still: closeup — A man's face is centered in a high-contrast black and white portrait. The subject looks forward with round…Mahler (1974) movie still: medium — A dark, spacious room features a grand piano illuminated by a small round lamp. A man in a striped blazer sits…Mahler (1974) movie still: establishing — A dark blue lake is nestled between two large, forest-covered mountains. Further in the distance, a tall…Mahler (1974) movie still: closeup — A woman sits against a wooden paneled wall with lace fabric behind her. She faces forward while wearing a…Mahler (1974) movie still: wide — A wooden structure on a platform in the middle of a lake is engulfed in flames. Large plumes of fire and smoke…Mahler (1974) movie still: closeup — A close-up view shows a grid of red and blue translucent panels. The window frame is surrounded by an oval…Mahler (1974) movie still: closeup — A close view of a man seated in an ornate, dark patterned upholstery seat. He wears a formal black hat and…Mahler (1974) movie still: wide — Two men stand near a small campfire on the edge of a mountain lake. Mountains rise in the background with their…Mahler (1974) movie still: medium — A man stands before a pile of jagged grey stones in an open area. He holds a large silver Star of David directly…Mahler (1974) movie still: closeup — A man stands on a public transit platform with blurred structural elements behind him. He wears a formal suit…Mahler (1974) movie still: closeup — An open outdoor area features a pale sky and a large gold-colored prop. A woman wearing a futuristic metallic…Mahler (1974) movie still: fullbody — A dark, void-like theatrical stage filled with multiple performers in reflective black formal wear. A central…Mahler (1974) movie still: wide — A calm lake features a small, light-wood structure floating atop the water. A woman in a white dress walks across…Mahler (1974) movie still: medium — A light wood double door features two square windows with decorative green and red stained glass. A woman and a…Mahler (1974) movie still: closeup — A woman stands in front of a blurry, mountainous landscape. She presses her palm flat against a transparent…
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Mahler — official trailer

What is Mahler about?

Famed composer Gustav Mahler reflects on the tragedies of his life and failing marriage while traveling by train.

Where can you watch Mahler?

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Who stars in Mahler?

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What does the cinematography of Mahler look like?

Sampled across 56 frames, the coverage of Mahler leans on medium shots (34% of the sample) and close-ups (25%). Cinematographer Dick Bush keeps 54% of it in soft, naturalistic light. This is largely a daylight film — 64% of the frames play in daylight. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 55% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings.

What is the color palette of Mahler?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Mahler (1974) are #322e2b, #545450, #d1d1cc, #0d0c0b, #261814, #f2f2f0 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #545450
  • #d1d1cc
  • #0d0c0b
  • #261814
  • #f2f2f0

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