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Blow-Up 1966

“Sometimes, reality is the strangest fantasy of all.”

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What is Blow-Up?

Blow-Up is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama, Mystery, Thriller.

Type
Film
Year
1966
Status
Released
Runtime
111 minutes
Release date
Dec 18, 1966
Studios
Bridge Films, Carlo Ponti Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
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⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Mystery #Thriller

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Overview

Blow-Up is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Bridge Films, Carlo Ponti Production, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.

Should you watch it?

“A successful London fashion photographer captures a mysterious death on film during a seemingly ordinary day.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a compelling mystery about a captured image
  • set against the backdrop of swinging London mod culture
Keep in mind
  • the protagonist finds his life boring and despairing
  • deals with themes of existential ennui

Watch it if you want to see a drama about a photographer who inadvertently photographs a death.

The film explores themes of despair and features a world bounded by fashion, pop music, marijuana, and easy sex.

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When was Blow-Up released in the US?

The film was released on 12/18/1966.

What is the runtime of Blow-Up?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What genres does the film fall under?

It is classified as Drama, Mystery, and Thriller.

What is the profession of the main character?

He is a successful mod photographer in London.

What inciting incident occurs in the story?

He unknowingly captures a death on film in the course of a single day.