Roman Holiday (1953)

Directed by William Wyler · Cinematography by Henri Alekan, Franz Planer

Approved118 min52 frames

RomanceComedyDrama

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What is Roman Holiday about?

Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

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What does the cinematography of Roman Holiday look like?

Sampled across 52 frames, the coverage of Roman Holiday leans on medium shots (50% of the sample) and close-ups (17%). Cinematographer Henri Alekan keeps 38% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Vintage glass shapes the frame. The production design places the film in the 1950s.

What is the color palette of Roman Holiday?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Roman Holiday (1953) are #030303, #fcfcfc, #464646, #cacaca, #858585, #afafaf — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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