Barry Lyndon
Stanley Kubrick • 1975
A period painting on film: candlelit interiors, ochres and deep shadow — Kubrick's tribute to old-master palettes.
Color Palette
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Kubrick's use of natural and candlelight produces tones reminiscent of 18th-century paintings: muted ochres, siennas and subtle blues. The palette is restrained but rich, lending the film a painterly authenticity.