Color is of interest for filmmakers as well.

When Clems hair is red and orange, this is in the past.

When Joel and Clementine first meet, her hair is green.

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He explained this reasoning was because of something he learned while directingThe Color Purple.

ColorPurpleshouldve been in black-and-white.

I was accused of beautifyingColorPurplebecause it had such a bright palette for such a dark subject, he recalled.

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vibrant shades represent joy and whimsy while the darker hues communicate sadness or conflict).

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