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Chromophobia

2006 · 136 min

A cool, intricate ensemble drama that slowly tightens around its characters' compromises, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Directed by: Martha Fiennes
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Starring: Ben Chaplin, Kristin Scott Thomas, Damian Lewis

Tagline: Don't live your life in black and white.
Overview: Encouraged by his editor to seek 'sexy stories that sell', a reporter preys upon the private life of an erstwhile friend, with disastrous results.

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Directed by: Martha Fiennes
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Starring: Ben Chaplin, Kristin Scott Thomas, Damian Lewis

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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
betrayal
obsession
morality
identity
Places: big city
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	2
Horror	1
Humour	3
Realism	7
Romance	4
Tension	6
Darkness	7
Complexity	7
Emotional weight	7

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