Statements (121)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:film
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
based on a short story.
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:none
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| gptkbp:box_office |
$1 million
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| gptkbp:character |
Peter.
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| gptkbp:character_arc |
transformation from isolation to acceptance.
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
the protagonist learns to embrace his uniqueness.
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| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Robert_Surtees
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| gptkbp:color |
black and white
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
mixed reviews
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired discussions on societal norms.
inspired discussions on individuality. inspired discussions on family. inspired discussions on loss. explores themes of individuality and societal acceptance. inspired discussions on childhood trauma. |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
addresses issues of identity.
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| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Joseph_Losey
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| gptkbp:distributor |
gptkb:RKO_Radio_Pictures
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| gptkbp:edited_by |
Robert Lawrence
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| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:Robert_Parrish
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| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
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| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:drama
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| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Boy with the Green Hair
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| gptkbp:influenced |
youth culture.
the exploration of identity. the exploration of personal identity. the portrayal of friendship. the representation of hope. the exploration of dreams. artistic expression in film. discussions on conformity. future children's films. later films about youth and identity. the discussion of grief. the exploration of aspirations. the exploration of belonging. the exploration of challenges. the exploration of childhood innocence. the exploration of empathy. the exploration of family dynamics. the exploration of identity crisis. the exploration of individuality. the exploration of personal growth. the exploration of self-discovery. the exploration of self-worth. the exploration of societal norms. the exploration of values. the narrative of self-acceptance. the portrayal of acceptance. the portrayal of aspirations. the portrayal of authenticity. the portrayal of childhood trauma. the portrayal of courage. the portrayal of hope. the portrayal of resilience. the portrayal of youth in cinema. the representation of bullying. the representation of determination. the representation of diversity. the representation of dreams. the representation of love. the representation of mental health. the representation of resilience. the representation of social justice. the representation of societal expectations. the themes of anti-war sentiment. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Matilda
gptkb:The_Green_Mile gptkb:The_Giver gptkb:The_Boy_Who_Could_Fly gptkb:A_Wrinkle_in_Time social issues of the time. The Red Balloon. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:The_Red_Balloon
gptkb:The_Catcher_in_the_Rye gptkb:The_Outsiders gptkb:The_400_Blows gptkb:The_Wizard_of_Oz post-war America |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
children's literature.
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
cult classic status.
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| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Miklós_Rózsa
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| gptkbp:music_by |
gptkb:Miklos_Rozsa
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| gptkbp:narrative_style |
allegorical.
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
" You can't judge a book by its cover."
" You have to be true to yourself." " It's not the color of your hair that matters." " You can't judge a person by the color of their hair." " Being different is what makes you special." " Everyone has their own story." |
| gptkbp:plot |
A boy's hair turns green after he is orphaned.
A boy's hair turns green after his father is killed in war. |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
Dean Stockwell.
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| gptkbp:premiere |
1950
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| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:RKO_Radio_Pictures
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| gptkbp:release_date |
December 1948
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| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:2020
1948 |
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:none
The Boy with the Green Hair (2020). |
| gptkbp:runtime |
82 minutes
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| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Ben_Hecht
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| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Betty_Comden
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| gptkbp:setting |
post-war suburban America.
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| gptkbp:soundtrack |
original score.
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| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Dean_Stockwell
gptkb:Pat_O'_Brien |
| gptkbp:symbolism |
green hair symbolizes individuality.
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:acceptance
|
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:acceptance
gptkb:bullying gptkb:identity grief war and loss. |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Julian_Opie
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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