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New York, New York (1977)

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Cinematography by Michael Ballhaus

111 min64 frames

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Stills, screencaps & shots from New York, New York

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New York, New York (1977) movie still: fullbody — A theatrical production features an abstract, brightly painted backdrop with grid and arch…New York, New York (1977) movie still: wide — An outdoor metal staircase at night descends into darkness with a streetlamp above. A man walks down…New York, New York (1977) movie still: wide — A nighttime hotel entrance features a red carpet leading from a taxi to the doors. People in formal…New York, New York (1977) movie still: wide — A desolate, snow-covered train platform at night is lit by a single streetlamp. Two suitcases sit on…New York, New York (1977) movie still: wide — A theatrical stage features four giant oversized playing cards against a vibrant yellow backdrop. A…New York, New York (1977) movie still: wide — A stark cell features cinder block walls and a metal cot under a window. A man sits alone on the bed…New York, New York (1977) movie still: closeup — A dark space obscures the subject's face except for their eyes. A close-up shot focuses on the…New York, New York (1977) movie still: wide — A basement-level performance space with vibrant red walls and a large rectangular ceiling skylight. A…New York, New York (1977) movie still: wide — An overhead view looks down at a paved sidewalk at night. A lone man stands in a circle of light…New York, New York (1977) movie still: wide — A long, green-covered table stretches toward a distant stage with a stained-glass backdrop. Two rows…New York, New York (1977) movie still: medium — The interior of a car at night with a dark, indistinct background. A woman in a red beaded top sits…New York, New York (1977) movie still: fullbody — A spacious, dimly lit formal ballroom with violet curtains and tables covered in gold cloths. A…New York, New York (1977) movie still: medium — A man plays a saxophone in front of a flat, solid red wall surface. He wears a dress shirt and…New York, New York (1977) movie still: medium — A dim room at night with a woman resting on white bed linens. The woman lies partially under covers…New York, New York (1977) movie still: closeup — A close-up view shows a woman with red lips partially obscured by prismatic light artifacts. She…New York, New York (1977) movie still: medium — A wooden building exterior at night features a glowing red neon Justice of the Peace sign. Three…
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What is New York, New York about?

In 1930s New York, a group of bored wealthy women convene in social situations and converse about their husbands and/or lovers.

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What does the cinematography of New York, New York look like?

Across 64 sampled frames, New York, New York builds its coverage from wide compositions (41% of the sample), with medium shots (38%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus keeps 70% of it in soft, low-key light. 84% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Deep focus keeps foreground and background readable at once in 56% of the frames.

What is the color palette of New York, New York?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of New York, New York (1977) are #0d0b0a, #f8f8f7, #2f2c29, #281412, #cfcecd, #f60303 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #0d0b0a
  • #f8f8f7
  • #2f2c29
  • #281412
  • #cfcecd
  • #f60303

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