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1966 · 111 min · NR

Blow-Up

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Blow-Up (1966) is a Drama film, directed by Michelangelo Antonioni set in London during the 1960s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated NR.

A murder mystery and psychological horror, with a surreal dreamlike and melancholic tone. Themes of identity and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Herbie Hancock
Cinematography
Carlo Di Palma
Cast
David HemmingsVanessa RedgraveSarah MilesJohn CastleVeruschka von LehndorffJane BirkinGillian HillsPeter Bowles

The world of this film

Setting

Where
London
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Murder MysteryPsychological Horror
Themes
IdentityIsolation
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeMelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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