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2016 · 111 min · R

Moonlight

Directed by Barry Jenkins · Drama

Moonlight (2016) is a Drama film, directed by Barry Jenkins set in Miami and Atlanta during the 2000s–2010s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of identity, coming of age, and love & longing play out through episodic chapters and multiple perspectives.

Composer
Nicholas Britell
Cinematography
James Laxton
Cast
Trevante RhodesAndré HollandJanelle MonáeAshton SandersJharrel JeromeAlex R. HibbertJaden PinerNaomie Harris

The world of this film

Setting

Where
MiamiAtlanta
Setting
Urban
When
2000s2010s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityComing Of AgeLove & Longing
Structure
Episodic ChaptersMultiple Perspectives
Tone
MelancholicContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction

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