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The Duellists (1977)

Directed by Ridley Scott · Cinematography by Frank Tidy

PG100 min60 frames

DramaWar

Fencing is a science. Loving is a passion. Duelling is an obsession.

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What is The Duellists about?

In 1800, as Napoleon Bonaparte rises to power in France, a rivalry erupts between Armand and Gabriel, two lieutenants in the French Army, over a perceived insult. For over a decade, they engage in a series of duels amidst larger conflicts, including the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812, and shifts in the political and social systems of Europe.

Where can you watch The Duellists?

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What does the cinematography of The Duellists look like?

Across 60 sampled frames, The Duellists builds its coverage from wide compositions (38% of the sample), with medium shots (37%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Frank Tidy keeps 47% of it in soft, low-key light. The production design places the film in the 1800s.

What is the color palette of The Duellists?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of The Duellists (1977) are #302d2b, #55514a, #47372f, #4c473a, #261915, #b0a694 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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