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Whity (1971)

Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder · Cinematography by Michael Ballhaus

95 min63 frames

WesternDrama

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Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A man in a red jacket stands before a rough concrete wall in a stable. He looks towards another man with curly…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a man reflected in a large ornate mirror. A woman in a purple dress stands in the…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A rustic wall covered in patterned ceramic tiles features several hanging copper pots. A woman with a large afro…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A stone-walled jail cell features iron bars and a reward poster hanging on the wall. A woman in a purple jacket…Whity (1971) movie still: closeup — A dark space framed by floral patterned fabric curtains on either side. A man with pale skin watches from behind…Whity (1971) movie still: closeup — An outdoor area with a smooth, light-colored wall visible in the background. A man with a dark mustache looks…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with draped fabric curtains against a terracotta-colored wall. A woman in a feather boa extends…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features patterned wallpaper and an antique dark wood console table. A man with his legs up…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A spartan room features rough white walls, a single paneled window, and a small table. A woman leans over a…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A woman sits at a round table featuring a clock and smoking materials. An antique porcelain doll is positioned…Whity (1971) movie still: closeup — A man stands partially obscured behind a dark vertical wooden structure. He looks toward the side of the frame…Whity (1971) movie still: closeup — A close portrait shows a person against a background of aged, vertical wooden planks. The man has thick curly…Whity (1971) movie still: wide — A rustic interior features intricate patterned tile walls and various hanging copper kitchenware. A person peels…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A dark bedroom features a large dark wooden headboard against a plain grey wall. A man and a woman face each…Whity (1971) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features dark wood paneling and decorative floral arrangements on tables. A woman in a pink…Whity (1971) movie still: wide — A furnished interior with dark wood paneling, ornate chairs, and arched ceiling alcoves. A group of people interact…
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Whity — official trailer

What is Whity about?

"Whity" is the mulatto butler of the dysfunctional Nicholson family in the American Southwest in 1878. The father, Ben Nicholson, has an attractive young wife, Katherine, and two sons by a previous marriage: the homosexual Frank and the feeble-minded Davy. Whity tries to carry out all their orders, however demeaning, until various family members ask him to kill some of the others.

Where can you watch Whity?

US availability for Whity (1971). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

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What does the cinematography of Whity look like?

Across 63 sampled frames, Whity builds its coverage from medium shots (54% of the sample), with close-ups (22%) carrying much of the rest. Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus keeps 52% of it in soft, naturalistic light. 49% of the frames play at night or in the failing light of dusk. Focus stays shallow in 70% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1970s.

What is the color palette of Whity?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Whity (1971) are #34302a, #4a372d, #14110f, #30261c, #d3cfc9, #f7f8f7 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #34302a
  • #4a372d
  • #14110f
  • #30261c
  • #d3cfc9
  • #f7f8f7

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