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Michael Collins (1996)

Directed by Neil Jordan · Cinematography by Chris Menges

R133 min63 frames

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Ireland, 1916. His Dreams Inspired Hope. His Words Ignited Passion. His Courage Forged A Nation's Destiny.

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What is Michael Collins about?

Michael Collins plays a crucial role in the establishment of the Irish Free State in the 1920s, but becomes vilified by those hoping to create a completely independent Irish republic.

Michael Collins is a 1996 biographical historical drama film about Michael Collins, a leading figure in the early-20th-century Irish struggle for independence against the United Kingdom. It is written and directed by Neil Jordan and stars Liam Neeson in the title role, along with Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman, and Julia Roberts. The film was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

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What does the cinematography of Michael Collins look like?

Across 63 sampled frames, Michael Collins builds its coverage from medium shots (56% of the sample), with wide compositions (29%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Chris Menges keeps 60% of it in soft, low-key light. 59% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage 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 1940s.

What is the color palette of Michael Collins?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Michael Collins (1996) are #2d2e2e, #0c1129, #28334c, #0d0c0d, #526b8d, #4a5252 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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