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The main image

The main image introduces the protagonistLuke, the image summarises the main plot ofthe film through the glowing sign of TriscoBank in the background of the image.

The image is somewhat stormy linking to Ifyou ride like lighting your gonna crash likethunder within the trailer. This creates abranding package which is recognisable toviewers.

The Title

The place beyond the pines appears in thecentre of the poster insans-serif boldtypography. The modern

bold white text is directlycontrasting to the stormy

blue s and greys of the background

The undescriptivePlace creates a s ense ofthe unknown andsuggests theme s of deathand morbidity within the

plot

Release Date

The release date is shown in sans-serifred typography and positioned in thelower third of the poster. It is perfectly

centred, structurally the positioningcombined with its typography is fairlymodern which suggests the film takes

on problems of modern society.

Star Rating

The star rating appearsin the upper third of

the poster, it is anadvertising ploy sellingthe film on its criticsstar rating.

Actors accredited are shown in serif boldred text highlighting the significance ofthe actors starring within the film. Actorssuch as Bradley Cooper and Ryan Goslingsell the film they are strategically placed

in the upper third of the poster so that thefirst thing the audience reads from the topis their names

The Lighting

The lighting eludes toan ominous dark plot.This is shown throughthe stormy greys andblue s of the skysuggesting a storm.

The darkness withinthe main imagesuggests the filmcontains dark themesthat contain a depth ofnarrative.