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The Illusionist (2006)

Directed by Neil Burger · Cinematography by Dick Pope

PG-13110 min66 frames

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The Illusionist (2006) movie still: fullbody — A spacious room features tall curved architectural columns and dark wooden floors throughout. A…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: wide — A dense grove of tall, slender pine trees stands in a misty, sunlit clearing. Small distant figures stand…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with green patterned wallpaper and a dark wooden shelving unit. A man in a dark coat…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: medium — A dark corridor features a man standing in a sliver of warm artificial light. He stands near a doorway,…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: medium — A dimly lit washroom features dark green wallpaper with a faint floral pattern. A man in a vest sits…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: medium — A dimly lit, shadowed room provides a setting for two figures in close proximity. A man and woman stand…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features ornate wood paneling and deep red curtains in the background. A man stands in…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: closeup — A man stands in a dark interior space with shadows obscuring the background. He is turned…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: medium — A dimly lit wooden stage features an audience seated in shadows behind flaming footlights. A solitary…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a man with a mustache sitting near illuminated vanity bulbs. He sits in a…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: wide — A cluttered workshop filled with wooden tables, mechanical tools, and vintage optical instruments. A lone…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features dark wood paneling and a blurred candelabra in background. A man in formal…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: wide — A stone balcony of a dark building features an ornate balustrade against a night sky. A man stands…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: wide — A dark, wood-floored stage features a single man seated on a chair. A row of burning fire baskets…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: wide — A dimly lit old theater features a wooden stage with a performer and a table. A dark audience sits in the…The Illusionist (2006) movie still: fullbody — A dark, wood-paneled room features antique furniture and walls adorned with shields and swords. A…
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The Illusionist — official trailer

What is The Illusionist about?

With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

Where can you watch The Illusionist?

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Who stars in The Illusionist?

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What does the cinematography of The Illusionist look like?

Across 66 sampled frames, The Illusionist builds its coverage from medium shots (39% of the sample), with wide compositions (30%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Dick Pope keeps 71% of it in soft, low-key light. 64% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Vintage glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 67% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1900s and 1910s.

What is the color palette of The Illusionist?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of The Illusionist (2006) are #110d09, #25190e, #534831, #322719, #4b3826, #322d24 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #25190e
  • #534831
  • #322719
  • #4b3826
  • #322d24

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