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1995 · 119 min · R

Safe

Directed by Todd Haynes · Drama

Safe (1995) is a Drama film, directed by Todd Haynes set in Los Angeles during the 1980s. It runs 119 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of isolation run throughout.

Composer
Ed Tomney
Cinematography
Alex Nepomniaschy
Cast
Julianne MooreXander BerkeleyPeter FriedmanJames Le GrosDean NorrisJulie BurgessRonnie FarerJodie Markell

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
SuburbanDesert
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Isolation
Tone
BleakContemplative

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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