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2010 · 121 min · PG-13

The Social Network

Directed by David Fincher · Drama

The Social Network (2010) is a Drama film, directed by David Fincher set in Boston, Palo Alto, and New York City during the 2000s. It runs 121 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A neo noir, with a tense and melancholic tone. Themes of betrayal, greed & ambition, and power & corruption play out through frame narrative and non linear / fractured timeline.

Composer
Atticus RossTrent Reznor
Cinematography
Jeff Cronenweth
Cast
Jesse EisenbergAndrew GarfieldArmie HammerJustin TimberlakeRooney MaraMax MinghellaBrenda SongJosh Pence

The world of this film

Setting

Where
BostonPalo AltoNew York City
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo Noir
Themes
BetrayalGreed & AmbitionPower & Corruption
Structure
Frame NarrativeNon Linear / Fractured TimelineInterwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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