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1941 · 119 min · NR

Citizen Kane

Directed by Orson Welles · Mystery, Drama

Citizen Kane (1941) is a Mystery film, directed by Orson Welles set in New York City during the 1900s–1930s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated NR.

A biopic, with a melancholic and contemplative tone. Themes of power & corruption, memory & nostalgia, and isolation play out through non linear / fractured timeline and frame narrative.

Composer
Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography
Gregg Toland
Cast
Orson WellesJoseph CottenDorothy ComingoreRay CollinsGeorge CoulourisAgnes MooreheadPaul StewartRuth Warrick

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1900s1910s1920s1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Power & CorruptionMemory & NostalgiaIsolation
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured TimelineFrame NarrativeMultiple Perspectives
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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