/* Button Overrides to fix text colors */
.btn, .btn-danger, .btn-outline-light {
color: white !important;
text-decoration: none !important;
}
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color: inherit !important;
}
.hero-content .btn,
.hero-content a.btn,
.hero-content button.btn {
color: white !important;
}
/* Cast Section Styling */
.cast-card-link {
text-decoration: none !important;
color: white !important;
transition: transform 0.3s ease;
display: block;
}
.cast-card {
transition: all 0.3s ease;
border: none;
overflow: hidden;
box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
border-radius: 10px;
height: 100%;
}
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transform: translateY(-8px);
box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(229, 9, 20, 0.3);
}
.cast-img {
height: 240px;
object-fit: cover;
transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
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transform: scale(1.1);
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.cast-placeholder {
height: 240px;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
background: linear-gradient(145deg, #333, #222);
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.character-prefix {
opacity: 0.7;
font-style: italic;
margin-right: 2px;
}
.cast-scroll {
padding: 10px 5px;
scrollbar-width: thin;
scrollbar-color: #444 #222;
}
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height: 8px;
}
.cast-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
background: #222;
border-radius: 10px;
}
.cast-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
background: #444;
border-radius: 10px;
}
.cast-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
background: #e50914;
}
.view-all-cast {
font-size: 0.9rem;
padding: 5px 12px;
border-radius: 20px;
transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.view-all-cast:hover {
background-color: #e50914;
border-color: #e50914;
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.cast-overlay {
position: absolute;
bottom: 0;
left: 0;
right: 0;
height: 0;
background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
display: flex;
align-items: flex-end;
justify-content: center;
padding-bottom: 12px;
overflow: hidden;
transition: height 0.3s ease;
}
.cast-card:hover .cast-overlay {
height: 80px;
}
.view-profile-btn {
font-size: 0.85rem;
font-weight: 500;
background-color: rgba(229, 9, 20, 0.8);
color: white;
padding: 5px 10px;
border-radius: 20px;
opacity: 0;
transform: translateY(20px);
transition: all 0.3s ease 0.1s;
}
.cast-card:hover .view-profile-btn {
opacity: 1;
transform: translateY(0);
}
/* Movie Hero Section */
.movie-hero {
position: relative;
background-size: cover;
background-position: center;
min-height: 500px;
display: flex;
align-items: flex-end;
}
/* Ensure all text is visible on dark background */
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color: #fff !important;
}
.text-muted {
color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}
/* Cast section specific styling */
.card-title, .card-text {
color: #fff !important;
text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.card {
background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.8) !important;
}
/* Link styling */
a {
color: #e50914 !important;
}
a:hover {
color: #ff3d46 !important;
text-decoration: none;
}
/* Exception for buttons and special links */
a.btn,
.btn a,
a.text-white,
a .text-white,
.hero-content a {
color: #fff !important;
}
/* Review section */
.review-form {
background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.8);
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 5px;
}
.movie-hero .overlay {
background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9), rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
width: 100%;
padding: 60px;
}
.movie-hero-wrapper {
position: relative;
width: 100vw;
height: auto;
aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
overflow: hidden;
background: #000;
}
/* Background Image Effects */
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position: absolute;
inset: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
opacity: 0;
filter: blur(20px);
transition: opacity 2.2s ease, filter 2.2s ease;
z-index: 0;
}
.movie-hero-bg.loaded {
opacity: 1;
filter: blur(0);
}
.movie-hero-overlay {
z-index: 1;
background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.hero-overlay {
position: absolute;
top: 0;
left: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.65), rgba(0,0,0,0.85));
z-index: 1;
pointer-events: none; /* Ensures the overlay doesn't interfere with clicks */
}
.hero-content {
z-index: 2;
position: relative; /* Ensures content is above the overlay */
}
/* Hero content specific styling */
.hero-content .display-4 {
font-weight: 700;
color: #fff;
letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.hero-content .lead {
font-weight: 400;
line-height: 1.7;
}
.hero-content .badge {
font-weight: 500;
}
.hero-btn {
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
transition: all 0.3s ease;
color: white !important;
}
.hero-btn:hover {
transform: translateY(-2px);
box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.hero-btn i {
color: white !important;
}
.btn-danger {
color: white !important;
}
.btn-danger i {
color: white !important;
}
/* Backdrop Effects */
.backdrop-wrapper {
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
overflow: hidden;
z-index: 0;
}
.backdrop-blur,
.backdrop-full {
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
display: block;
}
.backdrop-blur {
filter: blur(20px);
transform: scale(1.05);
transition: opacity 1s ease;
z-index: 0;
}
.backdrop-full {
opacity: 0;
transition: opacity 1.5s ease;
z-index: 1;
}
.backdrop-full.loaded {
opacity: 1;
}
/* Scrolling Wrapper */
.scrolling-wrapper {
scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.scrolling-wrapper > .card {
scroll-snap-align: start;
}
/* Section Styling */
section.bg-dark,
section.bg-black {
border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
/* Text Effects */
.text-shadow {
text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
h1,
.movie-title,
.movie-hero h1 {
text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}
.text-shadow-strong {
text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) !important;
}
/* Badge Styling */
.badge.rounded-pill {
font-size: 0.9rem;
padding: 0.6em 1em;
transition: background-color 0.2s;
}
.badge.rounded-pill:hover {
background-color: #e50914;
color: #fff;
}
/* YouTube Effects */
.youtube-backdrop {
opacity: 0;
transition: opacity 0.3s ease-in-out;
}
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Bungalow (2002)
May 24, 2002
A major work of the celebrated Berlin School, the debut of Ulrich Köhler (In My Room) is a mesmerizing portrait of a young German soldier named Paul who goes AWOL and returns to his childhood home in the countryside. Over a few summer days, Paul evades the responsibilities of everyday life and falls in love with his brother’s girlfriend, disrupting the lives of everyone in his circle. With Köhler’s penchant for deadpan humor and subtle performances, Bungalow becomes a quiet mockery of militarism, familial estrangement, and youthful ennui.
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Directed by Ulrich Köhler
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Henrike Goetz
Ulrich Köhler
Peter Stockhaus
Tobias Büchner
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Thematic Analysis
Bungalow represents a fascinating example of cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on interpersonal relationships and emotional connections. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.
Director Ulrich Köhler brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2002, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
The production of Bungalow took approximately 28 months from pre-production to final cut.
Some visual effects sequences took up to 11 months to complete.
The musical score contains over 48 unique compositions.
The film contains approximately 1624 individual shots.
Historical Context
In 2002, when this film is released:
Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
Digital technology was disrupting traditional media and entertainment.
Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
Release Date:
May 24, 2002
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