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Titus (1999)

Directed by Julie Taymor · Cinematography by Luciano Tovoli

R162 min53 frames

DramaHistory

The fate of an empire. The descent of man.

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Titus (1999) movie still: wide — A stone paved path stretches into the distance under a dark, golden-hued sky. A small figure in a dark robe and…Titus (1999) movie still: medium — A stone portico with arched columns provides a backdrop for a group of people. A man in red and a woman in gold…Titus (1999) movie still: closeup — An industrial machine room features a large metal flywheel in the blurred background. A man with vertical facial…Titus (1999) movie still: medium — An interior space with dark walls and a man seated in a white robe. A woman stands in the background holding a…Titus (1999) movie still: fullbody — An expansive ancient stone amphitheater is filled with rows of draped figures at night. A mature man in a cloak…Titus (1999) movie still: fullbody — Two men stand before a long, ancient stone wall with arched openings. A narrow stream flows in the foreground…Titus (1999) movie still: establishing — A wide shot shows an expansive green park with ancient masonry structures in distance. A small person is…Titus (1999) movie still: medium — An interior space featuring rough stone walls and illuminated ruins in the background. A man in a dark uniform…Titus (1999) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit environment features a woman with elaborate blonde hair rolls. The subject stands illuminated…Titus (1999) movie still: fullbody — A figure in a light-colored suit stands on a shoreline facing the horizon. The sun is setting over the water in…Titus (1999) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit indoor space with a single light source highlighting a man. A bald man faces the camera…Titus (1999) movie still: closeup — A dark, dimly lit stone interior features faint candle glow against distant rounded arches. An elderly man with…Titus (1999) movie still: fullbody — A group of men in hats and coats walks down a dark, narrow cobblestone passage. The central figure wears a…Titus (1999) movie still: medium — Ancient stone ruins are dimly lit at night with crumbling walls in the background. A man stands in the…Titus (1999) movie still: wide — A stone monument with large arched doorways serves as the backdrop for a ceremony. An older man in a white toga…Titus (1999) movie still: wide — A stone balcony with large columns faces a bright, overcast outdoor horizon. A lone man in a dark coat walks away…
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What is Titus about?

Titus Andronicus returns from the wars and sees his sons and daughters taken from him, one by one. Shakespeare's goriest and earliest tragedy.

Titus is a 1999 historical drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Julie Taymor in her feature directorial debut, based on William Shakespeare's tragedy Titus Andronicus. A co-production between Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States, the film stars Anthony Hopkins as the eponymous character, a Roman army general, chronicling his downfall following a victorious return from war. It was produced by Overseas Filmgroup and Clear Blue Sky Productions and released by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

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What does the cinematography of Titus look like?

Across 53 sampled frames, Titus builds its coverage from wide compositions (43% of the sample), with close-ups (23%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Luciano Tovoli keeps 51% of it in soft, low-key light. 64% 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 58% of the frames.

What is the color palette of Titus?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Titus (1999) are #2d2d2c, #0f0d0d, #d3d2d1, #50524f, #231a15, #4a4c37 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #d3d2d1
  • #50524f
  • #231a15
  • #4a4c37

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