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2001 · 113 min · R

Monster's Ball

Directed by Marc Forster · Drama, Romance

Monster's Ball (2001) is a Drama film, directed by Marc Forster set in Georgia during the 2000s. It runs 113 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of grief & loss, prejudice & racism, and redemption run throughout.

Composer
Asche & Spencer
Cinematography
Roberto Schaefer
Cast
Billy Bob ThorntonHeath LedgerHalle BerrySean CombsYasiin BeyWill RokosMilo AddicaCoronji Calhoun

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Georgia
Setting
RuralSuburban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
Grief & LossPrejudice & RacismRedemption
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Slow Burn
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Pure Fiction

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