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2013 · 105 min · R

Inside Llewyn Davis

Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen · Drama, Music

Inside Llewyn Davis (2013) is a Drama film, directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen set in New York City and Chicago during the 1960s, in winter. It runs 105 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of grief & loss, greed & ambition, and isolation play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Cinematography
Bruno Delbonnel
Cast
Oscar IsaacCarey MulliganJustin TimberlakeEthan PhillipsRobin BartlettMax CasellaJerry GraysonJeanine Serralles

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityChicago
Setting
Urban
When
1960s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
Grief & LossGreed & AmbitionIsolation
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
BleakMelancholicDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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