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Manderlay (2005)

Directed by Lars von Trier · Cinematography by Anthony Dod Mantle

139 min48 frames

Drama

Liberation. Whether they want it or not.

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Manderlay (2005) movie still: fullbody — A vast, dark interior space features a woman standing alone under a singular spotlight. The word 'LUCIFER'…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A dark, expansive workshop features a massive map painted directly onto the concrete floor. A group of men…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A dark, paved area at night features a large metal gate and stone pillars. Several men in dark suits and…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A dark, oversized clock interior features large wooden gears and metal mechanics in shadow. A young boy rests…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — A minimalist theatrical set features a vast, light-colored floor against a black void. A woman stands…Manderlay (2005) movie still: closeup — A person stands in a completely dark environment with no visible background details. The individual gazes…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A sparse, open soundstage setup features minimal props on a wide, featureless floor. A man sits at the center…Manderlay (2005) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit room filled with several people in the background. A woman in the foreground looks…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — A dark, dimly lit alleyway at night features the side of a delivery truck. A middle-aged man in a tan suit…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — An exterior night view shows a paved area framed by stone columns and fencing. Two vintage luxury cars are…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A stone courtyard features tall pillars and an ornate iron gate at night. A lone figure stands in the center…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — The interior of a vintage car at night is dimly lit with high contrast. A man and a woman sit facing each…Manderlay (2005) movie still: medium — People gather in a dark, indistinct outdoor space at night. A woman in a fur-collared coat talks to a man…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A long wooden table occupies a sparse and dimly lit interior space against darkness. Two men sit at the table…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A dark, empty soundstage contains disconnected islands of furniture and props under pools of light. Several men…Manderlay (2005) movie still: wide — A large crowd of individuals stands in a dark outdoor setting at night. Everyone wears identical white robes…
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What is Manderlay about?

In 1933, a young woman and her father discover an Alabama plantation whose inhabitants live as if slavery had never been abolished. Feeling a sense of duty to those behind the heavy gates, she stays to liberate the people and see them through their first harvest. With four of her father's colleagues and a lawyer, she faces the daunting task of resurrecting the place known as Manderlay.

Manderlay is a 2005 drama film written and directed by Lars von Trier, the second part of Trier's projected USA: Land of Opportunities trilogy. Unlike Trier's other trilogies, the films' stories are connected and it is a direct sequel to Dogville. It stars Bryce Dallas Howard, who replaces Nicole Kidman in the role of Grace Mulligan. The film co-stars Willem Dafoe, replacing James Caan. Lauren Bacall, Željko Ivanek, Jeremy Davies, and Chloë Sevigny return portraying different characters from those in Dogville. Only John Hurt, Udo Kier, and Jean-Marc Barr reprise their roles. The film was internationally co-produced with seven different European countries.

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What does the cinematography of Manderlay look like?

Sampled across 47 frames, the coverage of Manderlay leans on wide compositions (45% of the sample) and medium shots (23%). The camera returns again and again to high angles. Cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle keeps 83% of it in soft, low-key light. Night and dusk account for 83% of the frames. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Deep focus keeps foreground and background readable at once in 57% of the frames.

What is the color palette of Manderlay?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Manderlay (2005) are #110e0d, #34302c, #f3f2f0, #575048, #d1d1cc, #584b3b — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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